Inorganic chemistry: How calcium affects oxygen formation.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Calcium is a necessary component of the catalyst that forms oxygen from water in photosynthesis. A study suggests that part of calcium’s job is to enable the release of oxygen from this catalyst.
Medical subject headings
- Coordination Complexes
- Ferric Compounds
- Metals
- Oxygen