Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 1CR
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The tendency of a chemical species to acquire electron as well as reduced is known as the reduction potential. It is measured in the units of volts or millivolts. The reduction potential varies from one species to another. Chlorophyll is a green color pigment present in the plant and algae.
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