ATP is generated when protons flow through the cytochrome co

ATP is generated when protons flow through the cytochrome complex in the thylakoid membrane. True False

Solution

Yes, the ATP is generated when protons flow through cytochrome complex in the thylakoid membrane.In 1996,a biologist showed that chloroplast synthesize ATP in the dark when an artificial pH gradient is imposed across the thylakoid membrane.The biologist, Andre jagendorf, soaked in a pH4 buffer for several hours and then rapidly mixed them with a pH 8 buffer containing ADP and Pi to create this pH gradient.The pH of stroma suddenly increased to 8, whereas the pH of thylakoid space remained at 4.Hence, it was shown that a burst of ATP synthesis then accompanied across the thylakoid membrane. So the given statement is true.