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In photosystem II, the water-splitting center cycles through four stable states
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Where can we find clean drinking water? How can we remove excess carbon dioxide from the oceans? When can a contaminated site be declared clean? Molecular environmental scientists look for answers to big questions like these by zooming in on their smallest components: Chemical reactions taking place at the scale of molecules and atoms.
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In photosystem II, the water-splitting center cycles through four stable states