The formation of the proton gradient is linked to the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate via ATP synthase. The flow of protons back through membranebound ATP synthase by chemiosmosis drives the formation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate; this is known as photophosphorylation.
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