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The Bacterial Photosynthetic Reaction Center: Chemical Composition and Crystal Structure

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(2003). The Bacterial Photosynthetic Reaction Center: Chemical Composition and Crystal Structure. In: Photosynthesis. Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration, vol 10. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48136-7_2

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