Hill reagent
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Discovered in 1937 by Robin Hill , these reagents allowed the discovery of electron transport chains during photosynthesis. These are dyes that act as artificial electron acceptors, changing color when they are reduced. Ex : 2,6 - dichlorophelindophenol (DCPIP)
[edit] References
- David Alan Walker (2002). "‘And whose bright presence’ – an appreciation of Robert Hill and his reaction". Photosynthesis Research 73 (1-3): 51-54. doi:.
- Govindjee and David Krogmann (2004). "Discoveries in Oxygenic Photosynthesis (1727–2003): A Perspective". Photosynthesis Research 80 (1-3): 15-57. doi:.
