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Photosystem II

A vibrant, intricate structure resembling Photosystem II, a complex protein found in plant, algal, and cyanobacterial cells, radiates outward with green, yellow, and pink hues against a black background.

A massive multi-subunit protein complex located in the thylakoid membrane of plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. It executes the critical first step of light-dependent reactions, capturing photons to strip electrons from liquid water, a violent chemical process that releases atmospheric oxygen as a byproduct.

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