describe the path of electrons from the mobile electron carrier to the P cluster of nitrogenase; draw and describe the Lowe and Thorneley cycle to show the sequential additions of electrons and proton...describe the path of electrons from the mobile electron carrier to the P cluster of nitrogenase; draw and describe the Lowe and Thorneley cycle to show the sequential additions of electrons and protons to nitrogenase; describe the properties of the E4 Janus intermediate and its role in backward and forward reactions in the cycle; explain the mechanisms and changes in oxidation states for Fe ions and substrates/products for the first and second half of the nitrogenase reaction.
As the domain biochemistry covers the entire biological world, the extent of coverage of a given topic in textbooks can depend, in part, on the interest and experiences of the author(s) presenting the...As the domain biochemistry covers the entire biological world, the extent of coverage of a given topic in textbooks can depend, in part, on the interest and experiences of the author(s) presenting the material. The solution Haber found was high pressure, forcing the reaction to the side that has fewer molecules of gas, and high temperature to overcome the activation energy barrier and make the reaction kinetically feasible.
