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The best defined function of Manganese in green plants is:

  1. A
    Water absorption
  2. B
    Photolysis of water
  3. C
    Calvin cycle
  4. D
    Nitrogen fixation

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Manganese () is essential for the photolysis of water (splitting of water) to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis. This occurs in Photosystem II. Chlorine is also involved in this process.

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The best defined function of Manganese in green plants is:
A
Water absorption
B
Photolysis of water
C
Calvin cycle
D
Nitrogen fixation

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