DCMU Is an Herbicide That Acts by Blocking Photosynthetic Electron

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Short Answer

DCMU is an herbicide that acts by blocking photosynthetic electron flow from photosystem II (PSII) to the cytochrome b₆f complex. Predict the effect of DCMU on O₂ production and on ATP synthesis in the chloroplasts of plants sensitive to DCMU.

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