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Why water is essential for the light reactants

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Answer:The first part of photosynthesis is the light-dependent reactions. Water is necessary for these reactions because it is split by an enzyme within the thylakoid membrane. This splitting of water releases electrons, hydrogen ions, and oxygen.

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