Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 05:19:07
Major
Biology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2018
Abstract
Are bacteria capable of undergoing oxygenic photosynthesis under low-light conditions inside of caves? Inside of an Australian cave, Chlorophyll f was recently discovered. This chlorophyll pigment was found to demonstrate the capability for photosynthesis, suggesting that Chlorophyll f extends the spectrum of usable light needed for oxygenic photosynthesis (Lars, 2015). Due to the findings in this study, a team went to Carlsbad Caverns to see if there were any bacteria capable of undergoing oxygenic photosynthesis under low light.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Hazel Barton
First Reader
Dr. Jim Holda
Second Reader
Dr. Leah Shriver
Recommended Citation
Lonco, Danijela, "Photosynthetic Activity Under Low Light" (2018). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 774.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/774
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