Question
Cyclic photophosphorylation and Non-cyclic photophosphorylation

Answer

Cyclic photophosphorylation Non – cyclic photophosphorvlution
1. Electrons emitted by chlorophyll return back to the same chlorophyll. The electrons emitted by chlorophyll do not return back to the same chlorophyll.
2. First electron acceptor is $FRS.$ First electron acceptor is $CO – Q$
3. It forms only $ATP.$ $NADPH_2$ and ATP are formed.
4. Does not involve photolysis of $H_20.$ Involves photolysis of $H_20.$
5. No evolution of $0_2.$ There is evolution of $0_2.$
6. Only Photosystem-I $(P700)$ is involved in this cycle. Both Photosystem $PS-I (P700)$ as well as $PS-II (P680$) are involved.

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