Botany-Light Reaction

NEET Botany Light Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider a diagram representing the thylakoid membrane showing the arrangement of pigments and proteins involved in the light reaction of photosynthesis. Which of the following components is responsible for water splitting and oxygen evolution?

Question diagram
A

Photosystem II

B

Photosystem I

C

ATP synthase

D

Chlorophyll b

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The light reaction involves light absorption, water splitting, and oxygen evolution. Photosystem II is the component responsible for water splitting and oxygen release as part of the light reaction.

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