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P700

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noun

The reaction center chlorophyll (or the primary electron donor) of photosystem I that is most reactive and best in absorbing light at wavelength of 700 nm.


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P700 consists of a group of pigments acting as a single entity or like a single molecule when it receives excitation energy. It is named after the wavelength (in nanometers) of their red-peak absorption maximum, which in this case, is the deep-red or 700 nm.


Compare: P680
See also: photosystem I


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Photosynthesis question

... you could easily find your answers. lights at frequencies of 680 and 700 are best for chlorophylls a and b, hence the names photosystem I and II (P700 and p680), had you the time to look them up. and as for this question.... you are correct, which I thought, but verified with a TEXTBOOK

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by plasmodesmata11
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:28 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Photosynthesis question
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Views: 766

Light-dependent Reaction Questions

2. Yes, it is the electron from photosystem I(P700) that is used to reduce NADP+. 3. There is nothing different about the chl a molecules. Chl a is chl a, and they all have the same structure. However, because they are surrounded by different proteins, ...

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by MrMistery
Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:18 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Light-dependent Reaction Questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1833

photosynthesis

... to the next acceptor in the chain, plastoquinone. Those electrons travel down through the cytochrome chain to plastocianin to eventually rich P700. P700 can donate electrons to NADP+, converting it to NADPH. The protons in this reaction are taken up from the solution, where they are readily ...

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by MrMistery
Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:20 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: photosynthesis
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Views: 841

Light-dependent Reaction Questions

... the decrease in mols of (H+) after this redox reaction contribute to the lower concentration of H+ in the stroma? 2. Is the electron from the P700 chlorophyll a molecule furthered into the electron transport chain (passing through Fd and NADP+ reductase) the same electron from photosystem ...

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by vertciel
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:17 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Light-dependent Reaction Questions
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Views: 1833

Action Spectrum - Red vs blue?

... are that the specific shape of the molecule, the surrounding molecules and the proteins in the complexes contribute. Don't forget, P680 and P700 are both chl a, but have different absorbtion spectra. 2. The exact composition of pigments varies not only by species, but also by surrounding ...

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by MrMistery
Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:57 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Action Spectrum - Red vs blue?
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