H2S oxidation was one of the earliest mechanisms of photosynthesis on the ancient Earth. This mechanism requires less energy input than H2O oxidation. Suggest a reason why this major shift in electron source occurred.
H2S oxidation was one of the earliest mechanisms of photosynthesis on the ancient Earth. This mechanism requires less energy input than H2O oxidation. Suggest a reason why this major shift in electron source occurred.
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H2S oxidation was one of the earliest mechanisms of photosynthesis on the ancient Earth. This
mechanism requires less energy input than H2O oxidation. Suggest a reason why this major shift
in electron source occurred.
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