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Photolysis of water is important event of light reaction of photosynthesis.Read the following statements and choose the correct statement(s).
Water splitting complex splits water into `OH^- + H^+`. It is associated with photosystem-II.
Water splitting Complex and photosystem-II both are present on the outer side of the thylakoid membrane.

A

I is incorrect

B

I is correct

C

Both are incorrect

D

Both are correct

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To solve the question regarding the photolysis of water in the light reaction of photosynthesis, we need to analyze the two statements provided: 1. **Statement 1**: "Water splitting complex splits water into `OH^- + H^+`. It is associated with photosystem-II." 2. **Statement 2**: "Water splitting Complex and photosystem-II both are present on the outer side of the thylakoid membrane." ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Understand the process of photolysis of water.** - Photolysis of water refers to the splitting of water molecules into oxygen, protons (H^+), and electrons (e^-) during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. - The reaction can be summarized as: \[ 2 H_2O \rightarrow 4 H^+ + 4 e^- + O_2 \] **Step 2: Analyze Statement 1.** - The first statement claims that the water splitting complex produces `OH^-` and `H^+`. However, the correct products of the photolysis of water are protons (H^+) and oxygen (O_2), not hydroxide ions (OH^-). - The water splitting complex is indeed associated with photosystem II, which is correct. **Step 3: Analyze Statement 2.** - The second statement claims that both the water splitting complex and photosystem II are located on the outer side of the thylakoid membrane. - In reality, both the water splitting complex and photosystem II are located on the inner side of the thylakoid membrane, not the outer side. **Step 4: Conclusion.** - Based on the analysis: - Statement 1 is partially correct because it correctly associates the water splitting complex with photosystem II but incorrectly states the products of the reaction. - Statement 2 is incorrect as it misstates the location of the water splitting complex and photosystem II. Thus, the correct answer is that **only Statement 1 is correct**. ### Final Answer: - **Correct Statement(s)**: Statement 1 is correct.
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