Question

Answer the following questions based on the equation given below:
2H2O 2H+ + O2 + 4e–

a) Where in plants does this reaction occur?
b) What is the importance of this reaction?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The splitting of water is associated with the PS II. Water is split into H

+

,[O] and electrons. The electrons needed to replace those removed from photosystem I are provided by photosystem II.

2H

2

Water spitting complex is associated with the PSII, which itself is physically located on the inner side of the membrane of the thylakoid.

So the correct answer is 'Inner surface of thylakoid membrane'.