A Comparison of RuBisCo Protein Expression in Bundle-Sheath Cells of CAM & C3 Plants

A Comparison of RuBisCo Protein Expression
in Bundle-Sheath Cells of CAM & C3 Plants

C3 plants used: Ficus benjamina, Hosta fortunei
CAM plants used: Kalanchoe daigremontiana, Crassula argentea


	RUBISCO. Each holoenzyme is composed of 8 large (blue & light blue) and 8 small (red & orange) subunits. The yellow loops indicate the positions of the active-site. Courtesy of: www.wcrl.ars.usda.gov
	INTRODUCTION METHODS RESULTS DISCUSSION WORKS CITED Research contacts: Brittney Roberts Megan Russell Sarah Shahmoradian COURSE HOMEPAGE UNIVERSITY HOMEPAGE Fall 2005 BIO480: Dr. Terrie Rife Tuesday Group 5

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