Q. Which one of the following is essential for photolysis of water ?
A) Copper
B) Boron
C) Manganese
D) Zinc
Explanation
[Solution from source] Splitting of water in photosystem II is carried out by the oxygen-evolving complex, which needs manganese along with calcium and chloride ions. Copper (in plastocyanin), boron and zinc are not involved in photolysis of water. Answer (3).
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