The molecule of chlorophyll a in photosystem II's reaction center is known as P680 because

a. it absorbs 680 photons per minute.
b. it absorbs photons with a wavelength of 680 nm.
c. there are exactly 680 accessory pigments in the photosystem.
d. it will generate 680 molecules of ATP per photon absorbed.
e. there are 680 electrons that can be energized by light.


B

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