NEET Previous Year Question

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

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AManganese
  2. BZinc
  3. CCopper
  4. DBoron

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) Manganese (Mn) is an essential mineral element required for the photolysis of water during the light reaction of photosynthesis. It is a component of the Oxygen Evolving Complex (OEC) of Photosystem II.

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