Question
Manganese is required in
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nucleic acid synthesis
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plant cell wall formation
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photolysis of water during photosynthesis
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chlorophyll synthesis
Solution
C.
photolysis of water during photosynthesis
In plants, manganese is absorbed in the form of manganous ions (Mn2+). It activates many enzymes involved in photosynthesis, respiration and nitrogen metabolism. The best-defined function of manganese is in the splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis, ie, photolysis of water.
