Where is the Oxygen Evolving Complex (OEC) physically located in the chloroplast?
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Correct answer: Inner thylakoid membrane face
The Oxygen Evolving Complex is located on the inner (lumenal) side of the thylakoid membrane. This positioning ensures that the protons released during water photolysis contribute to the proton gradient within the lumen.
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