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What is the purpose of photolysis during photosynthesis?
Options
A To generate glucose
B To provide electrons for Photosystem II
Correct Answer
C To absorb light in Photosystem I
D To reduce carbon dioxide
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Photolysis ('splitting by light') of water at the oxygen-evolving complex of PSII replaces electrons lost by the reaction center chlorophyll, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

Hint

It's the source of the electrons that start the electron transport chain.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 692 of 2556
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