Which one of the following is essential for photolysis of water?

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Which one of the following is essential for photolysis of water? (A) manganese (B) zinc (C) copper (D) boron

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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.

Q. Which one of the following is essential for photolysis of water?

manganese

zinc

copper

boron

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.