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Which of the following element is responsible for oxidation of water to O2 is biological processes?

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Fe
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Cu
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Mn
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Mo
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Solution

The correct option is B Mn
Water oxidation is catalyzed by a manganese-containing cofactor contained in photosystem II known as the oxygen-evolving complex. Manganese is an important cofactor, and calcium and chloride are also required for the reaction to occur.

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