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Harun Yahya
the Photosystem II to Photosystem I, and thus meet the P700’s electron re-
quirement. The system continues functioning in this impeccable manner.
Of course, the fact that an electron storage system has been designed
to meet the electron expenditure, and has been installed in the appropri-
ate location, is another proof that all the details of this system have been
created.
Granum
Thylakoid
Photon Inner part of thylakoid
+ P
i
Photosystems
Proton pump
ATP synthesis
Inner part of
thylacoid (low pH)
Stroma
(high pH)
As the electron moves from P680 to P700, the energy it obtains from light is used
in transporting the hydrogen ion from the stroma to inside the thylakoid. This hy-
drogen is later used in the production of ATP. Above is shown the hydrogen ion
entering the thylakoid. The way all these events and structures are packed into
an area far smaller than the plant cell, too small to be seen with the naked eye,
is a miracle. In addition, this process is repeated in any flower in your garden. All
plants have been doing this for millions of years—an extraordinary phenome-
non.
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