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Thermodynamics of Photosystem I

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Photosystem I

Part of the book series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration ((AIPH,volume 24))

Abstract

Methods of obtaining the free energy and enthalpy of the steps of electron transfer through the Photosystem I reaction center are presented. The values are tabulated and discussed from the viewpoint of efficiency of the process. The bacterial system resembles Photosystem I but Photosystem II is quite different.

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  1. Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021-6399, USA

    David Mauzerall

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  1. The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA

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Mauzerall, D. (2006). Thermodynamics of Photosystem I. In: Golbeck, J.H. (eds) Photosystem I. Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration, vol 24. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-4256-0_33

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