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Cyclic electron flow

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A light-dependent pathway in photosynthesis where electrons cycle through photosystem I and some components of the electron transport chain, without reducing NADP⁺.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Photosynthesis

Unit 3

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