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Chlorophyllase

Chlorophyllase

a reversible hydrolyzing enzyme catalyzing the removal of the phytyl group from a chlorophyll, leaving a chlorophyllide.

Synonym: chlorophyll esterase.


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effect of lead on photosynthesis and respiration

... protein N- and S- ligands (Ahmed and Tajmir-Riahi, 1993). An enhancement of chlorophyll degradation occurs in Pb-treated plants due to increased chlorophyllase activity (Drazkiewicz, 1994). Chlorophyll b is reported to be more affected than chlorophyll a by Pb treatment (Vodnik et al., 1999). ...

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by aileen
Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:05 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: lead and seeding
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