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Oxygen evolving complex of PSII (Photosystem II) contains

A. Calcium

B. Manganese

C. Chlorine

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The oxygen Evolving complex in Photosystem II contains a cluster of one calcium, four manganese atoms, and traces of chlorine. It is responsible for the oxidation of water to oxygen in plants, algae and cyanobacteria. This cluster of atoms serves as a model for the splitting of water by energy obtained from sunlight.

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