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Types and A–Z · Complexes

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Complexes

Photosystem II

Photosystem II is a membrane protein complex that starts electron transfer from water in oxygenic photosynthesis. Antenna pigments collect light energy and pass excitation to a reaction centre. Water oxidation supplies electrons and releases oxygen. Transfer onward to plastoquinone connects the complex to the rest of the pathway.

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