Plant cells release hydrogen ions and oxygen from H₂O molecules in ____. A) photosystem I B) photosystem II C) cyclic photophosphorylation D) the light independent reaction E) carbon fixation

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Photosystem II is responsible for splitting water molecules during photosynthesis. The hydrogen ions are used to create a proton gradient that powers ATP synthesis, while the oxygen is released as a byproduct.

Plant Cells Release Hydrogen Ions and Oxygen from H2O Molecules

Plant Cells Release Hydrogen Ions and Oxygen from H₂O Molecules