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Photolysis is any reaction where a chemical compound splited by photon (units of light). In a lay man's language splitting up a chemical compound in presence of light. In photosynthesis photons split water molecule into its constituents and release energy in the form of electrons which are transported to the electron transport chain along electopotential gradient

The reaction is a s follows

H2A + 2 photons (light) 2e- + 2H+ + A

A can be oxygen or in purple sulfur or cyanobacteria can be S

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Where do the oxigens atoms in the O2 produced during photosynthesis come from?

The oxygen atoms in O2 produced during photosynthesis come from water molecules (H2O) that are split during the light-dependent reactions in the chloroplasts of plant cells. This process, known as photolysis, releases oxygen as a byproduct.


How is oxygen generated in photosynthesis?

Oxygen is generated in photosynthesis through a process called photolysis, where water molecules are split into oxygen, protons, and electrons using light energy absorbed by chlorophyll in plant cells.


The process of splitting water to release hydrogens and electrons occurs during the process a light dependent b light independent c carbon fixation d carbon photophosphorylation e glyc?

The process of splitting water to release hydrogen ion and electrons along with oxygen is called photolysis. Photolysis occurs during non-cyclic phase of photosynthesis. Photos means light and lysis means splitting. Thus it is evident from the name itself that photolysis is a light dependent step of photosynthesis.


What happens to the water molecules when the plants absorb light energy during photosynthesis?

Water molecules are split into oxygen, protons, and electrons when plants absorb light energy during photosynthesis. This process is known as photolysis and occurs in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts. Oxygen is released as a byproduct, while the protons and electrons are used to produce ATP and NADPH for the Calvin cycle.


Photosynthesis generates ATP and NADPH during what stages?

Photosynthesis generates ATP during the light-dependent reactions (photophosphorylation) and NADPH during the light-dependent reactions (photolysis of water and reduction of NADP+ to NADPH).

Related Questions

What is the process that split water molecule in photosynthesis?

Photolysis


What are the compounds needed for photosynthesis?

Photolysis and Carbon Fixation...


What is the significance of photolysis of water?

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.


Does photosynthesis make oxygen?

yesYes,oxygen is made. It is made by 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


Which photosynthesis reaction occurs in the thylakoid?

Photolysis of water and formation of energy rich componds


What is water is the role in the light reaction of photosynthesis?

It provides the electrons. Process is called Photolysis


Where do water as a product go in photosynthesis?

water is broken is to O2. The process is known as photolysis


What is a water's role in the light reaction of photosynthesis?

It provides the electrons. Process is called Photolysis


The splitting of water during photosynthesis is called?

Photolysis is the splitting of water during photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process which results in the conversion of light energy into chemical energy.


How does light play a role in photosynthesis?

Causes the photolysis of water and enables the calvin cycle to occur or the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis.