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Culture of Algae and other Micro-organisms in Deuterium oxide

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/184729a0· OSTI ID:4190922

Three species of green algae were successfully adapted to growth in 99.6% deuterium oxide. Escherichia coli, yeast, and paramecium were also grown in deuterium oxide. Procedures are described. Fully deuterated glucose, chlorophylls, and carotenoids were isolated from the deuterated algae.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., Lemont, Ill.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-001323
OSTI ID:
4190922
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4687 Vol. 184; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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