If a thylakoid is placed in a basic solution, ATP synthesis will occur. How is this possible?

A. The carbon reactions are blocked in the thylakoid at high pH.
B. A proton gradient is created by the difference in pH.
C. ATP cannot be broken down at low pH.
D. An electron gradient is created by the difference in pH.
E. ATP is formed spontaneously at low pH.


B. A proton gradient is created by the difference in pH.

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