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Explain the Term Plastoquinone.

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Explain the term Plastoquinone.

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Plastoquinone: A small molecule involved in electron and proton transfer in photosynthesis.

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Chapter 5: Photosynthesis - Explain the Terms

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Photosynthesis
Explain the Terms | Q 5

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