Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133909029
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 4TYK
When light strikes chlorophyll molecules in the reaction-center complex, they lose electrons, which are ultimately replaced by
a. splitting water.
b. oxidizing NADPH.
c. the primary electron acceptor.
d. the electron transport chain.
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