Photolysis of water requires light energy, and oxygen evolving complex (OEC) and an electron carrier Yz. OEC complex was formerly called Z-enzyme. It has four Mn ions. Light energy brings about changes in Mn(Mn+2,Mn+3,Mn+4) which helps in removing electrons from OH− component of water forming oxygen. Liberation of oxygen also requires Cl−and Ca2+.
Which one of the following is essential for photolysis of water?
NEET UG 2011 — Botany Mineral Nutrition
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Which one of the following is essential for photolysis of water?
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Held on 30 Apr 2011 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Manganese
- B
Zinc
- C
Copper
- D
Boron
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