Explain what would happen if during photosynthesis H^+ was blocked from entering the thylakoid compartment as the electrons move along the first electron transfer chain.

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Thylakoid Membrane in Photosynthesis: Definition, Function & Structure

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Explore the thylakoid membrane in plants. Learn about the thylakoid lumen and what happens in the thylakoid. Discover thylakoid membrane function in photosynthesis.

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