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What are the products of the enzyme action on water molecules in the thylakoid?
What are the products of the enzyme action on water molecules in the thylakoid?
two electrons, two hydrogen ions H+, and one oxygen atom (O)
What happens to the charge across the thylakoid membrane as a result of the enzyme action on water molecules?
What happens to the charge across the thylakoid membrane as a result of the enzyme action on water molecules?
a charge separation is built up across the membrane
What is the role of the electrons from water in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of the electrons from water in the electron transport chain?
replace the high-energy electrons that chlorophyll lost
Which proteins in the electron transport chain use energy from the electrons to pump H+ ions?
Which proteins in the electron transport chain use energy from the electrons to pump H+ ions?
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What is the final electron acceptor at the end of the second electron transport chain?
What is the final electron acceptor at the end of the second electron transport chain?
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What is the function of the proteins in the electron transport chain?
What is the function of the proteins in the electron transport chain?
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What is the role of chlorophyll in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of chlorophyll in the electron transport chain?
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What is the role of NADP+ in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of NADP+ in the electron transport chain?
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