Splitting of water in photosynthesis is called - Vidyadip

MCQ

Splitting of water in photosynthesis is called

A
Dark reaction
B
Electron transfer
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Photolysis
D
Phototropism

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Photolysis

c
(c) Photolysis means splitting of water molecules to release oxygen. This occurs in photosynthesis, $i.e.$, Photosystem-$II.$

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