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Identify an element amongst the following which is responsible for oxidation of water to O2 in biological processes.

1. Fe
2. Mn
3. Mo
4. Cu

Correct answer: Mn

Solution

Manganese (Mn) is a key element in the oxygen-evolving complex of photosystem II, which is responsible for the oxidation of water to O2 during photosynthesis.

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