Bioenergetics : Energy conservation and conversion
- Author
- Günter Schäfer, Harvey S. Penefsky
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Medical Science
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The present book addresses fundamental questions of biological energy transformation and conservation, with a focus on those processes which can now be understood on a structural basis.Current knowledge of selected examples of the biological energy conservation machinery such as cellular oxygen respiration, light-driven energy converters, and fermentation is reviewed. The machinery is highly variable, particularly that within microorganisms, but all of these devices universally rely on one unique underlying physico-chemical principle. The book is a rich source for specialists interested in recent developments in bioenergetics research and novices in the field alike.
Keywords: Biomedical and life sciences / ATP / ATP Formation / Archaea / Ion Translocation / Photosynthesis / Primary Energy Conservation / Respiratory Systems / Conservation / Microorganism / Microorganisms
