Photophosphorylation is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP, occurring during the light reactions of photosynthesis. This process takes place in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts and involves the transfer of electrons through a series of proteins known as the electron transport chain. It is essential for driving the synthesis of ATP, which is then used in the Calvin cycle to produce glucose.
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