Water Splitting: The Oxygen-Evolving Complex

The video tutorial explains the process of charge separation and electron transfer in Photosystem II, focusing on the P680 reaction center. It describes how plants produce oxygen as a waste product through the oxygen evolving complex, which splits water to provide electrons. The tutorial details the mechanics of this complex, highlighting the role of manganese ions in electron transfer.

What is the significance of manganese ions in the oxygen evolving complex?

How does water contribute to the process of oxygen evolution in plants?

What happens to the electrons during the process of photosynthetic electron transport?