RuBisCO activase enzyme
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RuBisCO activase enzyme
RuBisCO activase enzyme, molecular model. This is RuBisCO activase (Rca) from the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum). RuBisCO stands for ribulose-1, 5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase. RuBisCO activase is required in some plants to activate the process by which the RuBisCO enzyme aids carbon fixation (such as photosynthesis). Hence this enzyme also plays an important role in photosynthesis, especially in plants kept in relative darkness. The structure of the activase enzyme is the hexamer shown here, with six subunits
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Biomolecule Carbon Fixation Circular Enzyme Graphic Hexamer Hexameric Macromolecule Molecular Biology Molecules Nicotiana Tabacum Photosynthesis Proteins Proteomics Round Structural Tobacco Plant Biochemical Biochemistry Cutouts Molecular Model Molecular Structure Protein
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This print showcases the intricate molecular structure of RuBisCO activase enzyme, a vital component in the process of carbon fixation and photosynthesis. Derived from the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum), this particular RuBisCO activase (Rca) plays a crucial role in activating the RuBisCO enzyme, enabling it to aid in carbon fixation. The hexameric structure depicted here reveals six subunits that form a symmetrical and circular arrangement. This artwork beautifully illustrates the complexity and elegance of biological macromolecules at a molecular level. In plants kept under low light conditions, such as relative darkness, RuBisCO activase becomes even more significant for efficient photosynthesis. By facilitating the activation of RuBisCO, this enzyme ensures optimal utilization of CO2 during photosynthetic processes. The white background enhances our focus on this remarkable biomolecule while emphasizing its structural intricacies. The graphic representation allows us to appreciate both its scientific significance and artistic beauty simultaneously. This image serves as an invaluable resource for researchers delving into biochemistry, biology, proteomics, or molecular biology fields. It also appeals to nature enthusiasts fascinated by botanical wonders like Nicotiana tabacum. LAGUNA DESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY has masterfully captured this momentous molecule through their exceptional photography skills.
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