Which of the following, when in the correct protein environment, is a very strong oxidant capable of extracting electrons from water?
A) calcium
B) copper
C) manganese
D) magnesium
E) iron

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Manganese, when part of the correct protein environment such as the oxygen-evolving complex of photosystem II in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, acts as a very strong oxidant. It is capable of extracting electrons from water, leading to the production of oxygen.

Which of the Following, When in the Correct Protein Environment