P680⁺ is said to be the strongest biological oxidizing agent. Why?
A) It is the receptor for the most excited electron in either photosystem.
B) It is the molecule that transfers electrons to plastoquinone (Pq) of the electron transfer system.
C) It transfers its electrons to reduce NADP⁺ to NADPH.
D) This molecule has a stronger attraction for electrons than oxygen, to obtain electrons from water.
E) It has a positive charge.

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P680⁺ is considered the strongest biological oxidizing agent because it has a stronger attraction for electrons than oxygen, enabling it to effectively extract electrons from water during the light reactions of photosynthesis.

P680⁺ Is Said to Be the Strongest Biological Oxidizing Agent