DOI: 10.1126/science.132.3423.355. Two Forms of Chlorophyll <i>a</i> in vivo with Distinct Photochemical Functions

Two Forms of Chlorophyll a in vivo with Distinct Photochemical Functions

10.1126/science.132.3423.355

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Abstract

Action spectra of the Emerson effect in Chlorella and Navicula reveal peaks at 670 mμ, in addition to those at 650 mμ ( Chlorella ) and 630 mμ ( Navicula ) attributable to chlorophylls b and c . Thus, excitation of chlorophyll a form "chlorophyll a 670" can supplement, in these algae, the excitation of the form "chlorophyll a 680-700." The effect of the auxiliary pigments in these algae may be mediated by energy transfer to "chlorophyll a 670."

Bibliography

Govindjee, & Rabinowitch, E. (1960). Two Forms of Chlorophyll a in vivo with Distinct Photochemical Functions. Science, 132(3423), 355â356.

Authors 2

Govindjee (first)
Eugene Rabinowitch (additional)

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Deposited	1 year, 7 months ago (Jan. 10, 2024, 4:17 p.m.)
Indexed	3 weeks ago (Aug. 6, 2025, 9:16 a.m.)
Issued	65 years ago (Aug. 5, 1960)
Published	65 years ago (Aug. 5, 1960)
Published Print	65 years ago (Aug. 5, 1960)

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BibTeX

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