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Electron transfer in chemistry and biology — The primary events in photosynthesis

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One of the most important chemical reactions is electron transfer from one atomic/molecular unit to another. This reaction, accompanied by proton and hydrogen atom transfers, occurs in a cascade in many biological processes, including photosynthesis. The key chemical steps involved in photosynthesis and the many unsolved mysteries are described in this article.

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V Krishnan is Professor at the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His major research interests lie in the model reactions of photosynthetic process with a view to obtaining synthetic leaf. He is also an Honorary Professor and Head, Academic Programmes of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore.

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Krishnan, V. Electron transfer in chemistry and biology — The primary events in photosynthesis. Reson 16, 1201–1210 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-011-0135-8

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