NEETBotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants
Where is the water-splitting complex located?
Options
- AOn the outer side of the membrane
- BOn the inner side of the membrane
- CIn the stroma
- DIn the cytoplasm
Correct answer
B. On the inner side of the membrane
Step-by-step solution
We need to emphasise here that the water splitting complex is associated with the PS II, which itself is physically located on the inner side of the membrane of the thylakoid. 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 f