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Photophosphorylation

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate driven by chemiosmosis in the light reactions of photosynthesis.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Photosynthesis

Unit 3

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