If the hydrogen pump protein in Photosystem II is not effectively transporting H+ ions into the thylakoid lumen, the proton gradient necessary for ATP synthesis will be diminished. This reduced gradient would lead to decreased ATP production during photophosphorylation, impairing the energy supply for the Calvin cycle. Consequently, the overall efficiency of photosynthesis would decline, potentially affecting plant growth and energy production.
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