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Photolysis of water is significant because it plays a key role in photosynthesis which is the process used by a plant to make sugar. Without photolysis of water photosynthesis wouldn't be possible. Without photosynthesis, sugar couldn't be made and life as we know it on Earth wouldn't exist.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agopart of photosynthesis occurs in the granum of a chloroplast where light is absorbed by chlorophyll; a type of photosynthetic pigment that converts the light to chemical energy. This reacts with water (H2O) and splits the oxygen and hydrogen molecules apart.
From this dissection of water, the oxygen is released as a by-product while the reduced hydrogen acceptor makes its way to the second stage of photosynthesis, the Calvin cycle.
Overall, since the water is oxidised (hydrogen is removed) and energy is gained in photolysis which is required in the Calvin cycle
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∙ 9y agoThe importance of photolysis of water is that it is able to split water and remove hydrogen. Without photolysis, the process of photosynthesis would hardly take place in plants.
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Where does water splitting take place in photosynthesis?
The splitting of water during photosynthesis is called photolysis. It is the decomposition of water molecules by the action of light.
Where do plants get their replacement electrons?
They are obtained from water. Photolysis of water release Electrons
What is a water's role in the light reaction of photosynthesis?
It provides the electrons. Process is called Photolysis
Which photosynthesis reaction occurs in the thylakoid?
Photolysis of water and formation of energy rich componds
Photolysis is a part of which cycle?
Photolysis is a chemical reaction under radiations, involved in photosynthesis.
What is light dependent?
photolysis of water
What is the process that split water molecule in photosynthesis?
Photolysis
Where does water splitting take place in photosynthesis?
The splitting of water during photosynthesis is called photolysis. It is the decomposition of water molecules by the action of light.
Where do plants get their replacement electrons?
They are obtained from water. Photolysis of water release Electrons
What does photolysis involve?
photolysis
Where do water as a product go in photosynthesis?
water is broken is to O2. The process is known as photolysis
What do you mean by photolysis of water when and where does it takes place?
the process in which water is converted into glucose and oxygen by the sunlight is called photolysis which can be understand by given equation . it take place in leaf during day time.
How is oxygen made in chloroplast?
Water is broken to obtain electrons.Process is called photolysis.
Does photosynthesis make oxygen?
yesYes,oxygen is made. It is made by photolysis of water.
Why is light needed for photosynthisis?
Because light energy is needed for photolysis of water
What is photosynthesis waste product and where does it come from?
It is oxygen gas. Photolysis of water generates it
What is photosynthesis's waste product and where does it come from?
It is oxygen gas. Photolysis of water generates it
