Question

1) whay would happen to a chloroplast if it was exposed to a detergent ?

2) what would happen to the process of photosynthesis in one of these detergent - exposed chloroplasts?

3) if plastquinone cant bind to photosystem 2, will it still be reduced ?

Answer 1

QUESTION 1

What would happen to a chloroplast if it was exposed to a detergent ?
In this context, it will depends on what type of detergent we are using. However, in general terms the detergents are able to promote structural change in membranes of almost all enclosed-membrane organelles, such as the chloroplast. A chloroplast treated with detergent will undergo an structural change on the lipid composition of the membrane and some polypeptides, proteins and complex can be lost in this treatment. Detergents are usually used to separate proteins from the membranes of cells and organelles.

Note: According to Chegg’s guidelines, you have to send just one question. Please, understand that experts have a limited time for each questions and Chegg establish that you must send only one question per post. Send each question separate so all experts can answer each of your questions. Thank you!.