(Photolysis – splitting of water is a very important reaction that takes place during Non-cyclic photo-phosphorylation.)
a) Which pigment system is associated with this process?
b) Mention the site of the water splitting complex.
c) Which gas is released during this process?
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Explanation:
ATP molecules and NADPH are generated. In this process water is required for the photolysis and the process is ideal only for green plants. Carotenoids: are the pigments which are helpful in photosynthesis in which light energy is transformed to chemical energy.
The oxygen-evolving complex (OEC), also known as the water-splitting complex, is the cofactor of the photosystem II enzyme, and the site of the photo-oxidation of water during the light reactions of photosynthesis. The OEC is surrounded by four core protein subunits of photosystem II at the membrane-lumen interface.
The release of oxygen during the photosynthesis is due to photolysis of water in order to fill the gap in the photo system, which is caused by the excitement of the electron. This reaction is often considered a reversible reaction and takes place in presence of sunlight.