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What is associated with the splitting of water in photosynthesis?

Options

  1. APhotosystem I
  2. BPhotosystem II
  3. CChlorophyll b
  4. DCytochromes

Correct answer

B. Photosystem II

Step-by-step solution

How does PS II supply electrons continuously? The electrons that were moved from photosystem II must be replaced. This is achieved by electrons available due to splitting of water. The splitting of water is associated with the PS II; water is split into 2H+ , [O] and electrons. This creates oxygen, one of the net products of photosynthesis. The electrons needed to replace those removed from photosystem I are provided by photosystem II. We need to emphasise here that the water splitting complex is associated with th

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