Choose the correct answer from each of the four given options :
During the photolysis reaction in thylakoids, how many photons are needed to release one molecule of oxygen?
[1 Mark]
A
3
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B
6
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C
4
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is C 4 Photolysis involves the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of the energy of 4 photons. It takes place in the grana of the chloroplast.