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chlorophyll a degradation I

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Red chlorophyll catabolite reductase, chloroplasticAtRCCR; RCC reductase; EC 1.3.7.12; Accelerated cell death protein 2Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
Chlorophyllase-2AtCLH2; EC 3.1.1.14; Chlorophyll-chlorophyllido hydrolase 2; Chlase 2Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
PheophorbidaseRsPPD; EC 3.1.1.82Raphanus sativus (radish)

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
methanolA colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness.
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
trans-phytolstructure in first source