The initial electron transfers in the bacterial photosynthetic reaction center are extremely rapid, but the lifetime of

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The initial electron transfers in the bacterial photosynthetic reaction center are extremely rapid, but the lifetime of the terminal semiquinone is relatively long.
(a) Why is it essential for the electrons to quickly leave the vicinity of the special pair?
(b) Why does the terminal semiquinone persist?
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Fundamentals of biochemistry Life at the Molecular Level

ISBN: 978-0470547847

4th edition

Authors: Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet, Charlotte W. Pratt

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