MDCAT Biology MCQ #500

In the thylakoid membrane, electrons flow through a non-cyclic pathway known as the Z-scheme. Which two high-energy molecules are the primary products of this pathway?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #500

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the thylakoid membrane, electrons flow through a non-cyclic pathway known as the Z-scheme. Which two high-energy molecules are the primary products of this pathway?

    • A) ATP and NADPH
    • B) ATP and FADH2
    • C) NADPH and Glucose
    • D) ATP and Pyruvate

    Answer: ATP and NADPH

    Explanation: The Z-scheme (non-cyclic) produces ATP, NADPH, and O2; cyclic phosphorylation is limited to producing only ATP.