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Identify the correct statements regarding chemiosmotic hypothesis:
(a) Splitting of the water molecule takes place on the inner side of the membrane.
(b) Protons accumulate within the lumen of the thylakoids.
(c) Primary acceptor of electron transfers the electrons to an electron carrier.
(d) NADP reductase enzyme is located on the stroma side of the membrane.
(e) Protons increase in number in stroma.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Detailed Solution
Water splitting occurs on the inner (lumen) side of the thylakoid membrane, protons accumulate in the lumen, and NADP reductase is located on the stroma side. Statement (c) is incorrect because the primary acceptor transfers electrons to a proton carrier (PQ), not an electron carrier. Statement (e) is incorrect as proton concentration decreases in the stroma.