The oxidation of water requires four electrons, but chlorophyll molecules can transfer only one electron at a time. Describe how these two statements can be reconciled.

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The oxidation of water requires four electrons, but chlorophyll molecules can transfer only one electron at a time. Describe how these two statements can be reconciled.

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