Photosynthetic Energy Conversion: The Effect of Oxygen on the Light-Induced Proton Uptake Capability of Chloroplasts.

Abstract

Oxygen is shown to enhance the light-induced proton uptake capability of spinach chloroplasts. Additional studies have also shown that oxygen is able to restore the light-induced pH rise of dithionite-treated chloroplasts. Similar results observed when oxygen is replaced by p-benzoquinone suggest that the effect of oxygen to enhance and restore the pH rise is related to its ability to pose the redox components of the electron transfer chain for maximum pH rise. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 1974
Accession Number
AD0778094

Entities

People

  • Kenneth P. Quinlan

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conversion
  • Electron Transfer
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Energy Transfer
  • Plastids
  • Quinones

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics