NEETBiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following is essential for
photolysis of water?
- ACopper
- BManganese
- CBoron
- DZinc
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Correct answer: B
Manganese (Mn2+) is used for photolysis of water to produce oxygen and electrons during light reaction of photosynthesis. It is the phenomenon of breaking up of water into hydrogen and oxygen in the illuminated chloroplast. It acts as an essential cofactor.
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