THE GROWTH OF ALGAE IN D$sub 2$O DEUTERIUM OXIDE

Journal Article · Fri Jan 15 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Biochim. et Biophys. Acta.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-3002(60)90235-3· OSTI ID:4821712

Chorney, W; Scully, N J; Crespi, H L; Katz, J J

The experiments described indicate that algae grow and divide in a medium containing more than 99% D/sub 2/O. After an inhibition period both Chlorella and Scenedesmus grew and divided, and after growth was established showed only a small percentage of abnormally large cells. The development of improved nutrient media for deuterated organisms is discussed. Deuterated compounds other than sugars were isolated from algae. It may be possible to use deuterated algae as such as a substrate for the growth of organisms that would give high yields of speclfic compounds such as amino acids, mucleic acids, and antibiotics. Simultaneous labeling with C/sup 14/ could also be aecomplished. With the successful culture of algae in deuterated medla the way is open for a considerable variety of experiments involving deuterium and its biological effects. (auth)

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Ill.
• NSA Number: NSA-16-001341
• OSTI ID: 4821712
• Journal Information: Biochim. et Biophys. Acta., Journal Name: Biochim. et Biophys. Acta. Vol. Vol: 37
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ALGAE
AMINO ACIDS
ANTIBIOTICS
BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
CARBON 14
HEAVY WATER
NUCLEIC ACIDS
PLANT CELLS
SUGARS
TRACER TECHNIQUES