The first event in photosynthesis is

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A
Synthesis of $ATP$
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Photoexcitation of chlorophyll and ejection of electron
C
Photolysis of water
D
Release of oxygen

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Photoexcitation of chlorophyll and ejection of electron

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(b) When photon of light energy falls on chlorophyll molecule, one of the electrons pair from ground or singlet state passes in to higher energy level called excited singlet state.

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