P680+ is said to be the strongest biological oxidizing agent. Given its function, why is this necessary?
A) It is the receptor for the most excited electrons in either photosystem.
B) It is the molecule that transfers electrons to the photosynthetic electron transport chain.
C) It transfers its electrons directly to NADP+ to produce NADPH.
D) It obtains electrons from the oxygen atom in a water molecule, so it must have a stronger affinity for electrons than oxygen has.
E) It has a positive charge.
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