A thylakoid that is placed in a basic solution will synthesize ATP. How is this possible?

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


Answer: C

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