Differentiate between cyclic and noncyclic photophosphorylation.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to compare and contrast two processes of photophosphorylation: cyclic and noncyclic. The high-level approach to answering this involves defining each process, highlighting their mechanisms, and identifying their roles in photosynthesis.
Answer
Cyclic photophosphorylation involves Photosystem I and produces ATP; non-cyclic involves Photosystem I and II, producing ATP and NADPH.
Cyclic photophosphorylation only involves Photosystem I and produces only ATP, while non-cyclic photophosphorylation involves both Photosystem I and II, producing both ATP and NADPH.
Answer for screen readers
Cyclic photophosphorylation only involves Photosystem I and produces only ATP, while non-cyclic photophosphorylation involves both Photosystem I and II, producing both ATP and NADPH.
More Information
Cyclic photophosphorylation is crucial in conditions when the cell requires more ATP compared to NADPH. Non-cyclic photophosphorylation is part of the normal photosynthetic process that also involves the splitting of water, releasing oxygen.
