15.
In an experiment conducted in the dark, isolated chloroplasts are kept in buffer (pH 4.0) at 4°C until their internal pH is equal to 4.0. Then, they are transferred to a buffer of pH 8.0, and ADP and Pi are added at the same time. Which of the following will happen?
A:
Chloroplasts will be destroyed
B:
Chlorophyll in the chloroplast will release bound Magnesium
C:
Chloroplasts will be intact but no ATP will be produced
D:
Chloroplasts will be intact and ATP will be produced
The answer is:
D