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Title: Photosynthesis (The Path of Carbon in Photosynthesis and thePrimary Quantum Conversion Act of Photosynthesis)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/915411· OSTI ID:915411

This constitutes a review of the path of carbon in photosynthesis as it has been elaborated through the summer of 1952, with particular attention focused on those aspects of carbon metabolism and i t s variation which have led to some direct information regarding the primary quantum conversion act. An introduction to the arguments which have been adduced in support of the idea that chlorophyll i s a physical sensitizer handing i t s excitation on to thioctic acid, a compound containing a strained 1, 2 -dithiolcyclopentane ring, i s given.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USAEC
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
915411
Report Number(s):
UCRL-2040; TRN: US200817%%507
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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