photosystem in A Sentence

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    In Photosystem II, the photopigment collects light at 680nm and is called P-680.

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    Photosystem II acts as the donor of electrons while Photosystem I is the receiver.

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    There must be a balance between the two- electrons must not accumulate in Photosystem II or there will be problems.

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    In plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, Photosystem II uses light energy to remove electrons from water, releasing oxygen as a waste product.

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    In a quirk of nomenclature, light is collected first by Photosystem II and then flows to Photosystem I( ⁣Photosystem I was discovered first hence its name.).

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    The electrons then flow through Photosystem I and can then either be used to reduce the coenzyme NADP+, for use in the Calvin cycle, which is discussed below, or recycled for further ATP generation.

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