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Noncyclic 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 pass through photosystem II, the electron transport chain, and photosystem I, ultimately reducing NADP⁺ to NADPH.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Photosynthesis

Unit 3

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