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In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, there is photolysis of 12 water molecules. How many  are formed?

a)

24

b)

36

c)

12

d)

32



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In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, there is photolysis of 12 water molecules. How many  are formed?

a)

24

b)

36

c)

12

d)

32

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, evolutions of oxygen take place. It becomes possible due to photolysis of water molecules into  and  ions. Later on  ion reassociate and form water and oxygen, while  ions go to  (a hydrogen acceptor).

Each water molecule on photolysis yields one  and  ion

So,

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