KuaRk(t) Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 I can not speak good English will be bad if I apologize for my words.How can Chlorophyll absorb light and Chlorophyll can use it?
Horza2002 Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 There is a magnesium atom in the centre of an aromatic heterocycle. When sunlight shines on it, an electron is "ejected" from the magnesium where it is capture by an electron acceptor. This electron is then passed along a chain of reactions that eventually lead to the biosynthesis of whatever the plant needs
KuaRk(t) Posted March 21, 2010 Author Posted March 21, 2010 Can we put this Mg mechanic tool? Does the light absorption of Mg there?
npts2020 Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Can we put this Mg mechanic tool?Does the light absorption of Mg there? I am not exactly sure what you are asking but will try to give an answer. Photosynthesis is a biological process that seems to be pretty efficient, especially when compared to artificial photosynthesis.
CharonY Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 The whole protein complex enhances the light harvesting properties. It is not something that can be replicated with current techniques easily.
Mr Skeptic Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 Chlorophyll itself is a synthesized chemical pigment, not a protein. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorophyll#Chemical_structure There's also proteins and accessory pigments, which help it collect light.
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