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Electron transfer mechanisms in electron transfer chains

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Mechanisms responsible for the transfer of electrons through mitochondrial and photosynthetic electron transport chains are considered. Mechanisms considered include diffusion, ligand-mediated transfer, tunneling and semiconduction. Perturbations which create satisfactory conditions for electron transfer are also considered. There is a brief discussion of the electron transport chain environment and constituents.

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Sponsored in part by a grant from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (Public Health Service Grant Number 5 R01 RL00480)

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Van Heuvelen, A. Electron transfer mechanisms in electron transfer chains. J Biol Phys 1, 215–243 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02309015

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