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  • 2H_2O -->2H^+ + O_2 + 4e^ -Based on the above equation, answer the following question:a. Where does this reaction take place in plants?b. What is the significance of this reaction?

2H _2 O \rightarrow 2H ^{+} + O _2 + 4e^ -
Based on the above equation, answer the following question:
a. Where does this reaction take place in plants?
b. What is the significance of this reaction?

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a. The above reaction indicates the decomposition of water molecules. This process occurs in PS II. The PS II is located in the inner
    surface of the thylakoid membrane.
b. The reaction signifies that water molecules release electrons to maintain the electron transport chain. This chain is essential for
    carrying out the further steps in the photosynthesis process.

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