11.6.1 - Splitting of Water
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What are the byproducts of water splitting during photosynthesis?
💡 Hint: Think about what is left after the water molecules are broken down.
Where in the chloroplast does water splitting occur?
💡 Hint: Consider where light reactions take place.
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What is the process of splitting water called?
💡 Hint: Think of photosynthesis and what water does in that context.
True or False: The splitting of water occurs in the Calvin cycle.
💡 Hint: Recollect where light reactions happen.
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Explain how the splitting of water enhances ATP production during photosynthesis.
💡 Hint: Focus on the link between protons and the energy currency of the cell.
How would a deficiency of water affect the process of photosynthesis in plants?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of water not just as a reactant, but also in replenishing electrons.
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