Question

Where does the photolysis of H2O
occur? What is its significance?​

Answer 1

➣ AnSwer :-

• Splitting of water molecules in presence of light, release protons, electrons and oxygen is called Photolysis of water.
• This was first experimentally proved by Robert HIill.
• It occurs in the lumen of the chloroplasts.
• It is an important step in photosynthesis, because, by this step, oxygen released into the atmosphere and electrons and protons are donated to photosynthesis.