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During the light reactions of photosynthesis, why is a molecule of water split?

to provide energy for the electron transport chain
a.) to provide energy for the electron transport chain
b.) to produce electrons that replace the two electrons that were lost from the chlorophyll molecule
c.) to assist in the process that produces ATP
d.) to form NADPH

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrons from photosystem II go through the ECT in the chloroplast, so water is split to replace those electrons.

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