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Author: Raven
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Chapter 8, Problem 4U
During noncyclic photosynthesis, photosystem I functions to ___________, and photosystem II functions to ______________.
a. synthesize ATP; produce O2
b. reduce NADP+; oxidize H2O
c. reduce CO2; oxidize NADPH
d. restore an electron to its reaction center; gain an electron from water
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