Where do the electrons from the water do during this process? What is reduction?
I appreciate any help with any part of this question! I can't seem to find it in my textbook or in google searches.
I appreciate any help with any part of this question! I can't seem to find it in my textbook or in google searches.
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Okay the electrons which are gained from the photolysis of water are used to replace the electron lost from PS2 (photosynthesis 2).
Remember photosystem 2 gave it's electron to PS1 (photosystem 1).
Reduction is when something gains an electron, it has been reduced. the electron carrier in photosynthesis is NADP+
That gets reduced to NADPH
Remember photosystem 2 gave it's electron to PS1 (photosystem 1).
Reduction is when something gains an electron, it has been reduced. the electron carrier in photosynthesis is NADP+
That gets reduced to NADPH
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Depending on the pathway, the hydrogens are usually used to replace those ejected from the chlorophyll molecule. The oxygen is released as a waste product.
If this is not in your text, you need a better book...
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