how is water formed as a result of photosynthesis? explain the process for the formation of water molecule as a product of photosynthesis.
Asked by saibaba1069
| 13th May, 2020,
11:53: PM
Expert Answer:
The light reaction of photosynthesis occurs in two main steps:
(1) Activation of chlorophyll - On exposure to light energy, chlorophyll becomes activated by absorbing photons.
(2) Splitting of water - The absorbed energy is used in splitting the water molecule into hydrogen and oxygen, releasing energy. This reaction is known as photolysis of water.
2H2O 
4H+ + 4e- + O2
(1) Activation of chlorophyll - On exposure to light energy, chlorophyll becomes activated by absorbing photons.
(2) Splitting of water - The absorbed energy is used in splitting the water molecule into hydrogen and oxygen, releasing energy. This reaction is known as photolysis of water.
2H2O
4H+ + 4e- + O2
Answered by Sheetal Kolte
| 14th May, 2020,
11:25: AM
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