noncyclic photophosphorylation
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noncyclic photophosphorylation
one of two main processes occurring in the light stage of PHOTOSYNTHESIS, involving chlorophyll photosystems 1 and II in the formation of ATP and reduced NADP. see LIGHT REACTIONS.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005