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Jesse_J

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on: Jun 13, 2013
P680+ is said to be the strongest biological oxidizing agent. Why?
A) It is the receptor for the most excited electron in either photosystem.
B) It is the molecule that transfers electrons to plastoquinone (Pq) of the electron transfer system.
C) It transfers its electrons to reduce NADP+ to NADPH.
D) This molecule has a stronger attraction for electrons than oxygen, to obtain electrons from water.
E) It has a positive charge.


aero

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Reply #1 on: Jun 15, 2013
I picked D and I got it right, good luck :)


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