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The Phytochrome System and Red Light Response

Phytochrome system

Phytochrome system

The biologically-inactive form of phytochrome (Pr) is converted to the biologically-active form Pfr under illumination with red light. Far-red light and darkness convert the molecule back to the inactive form.

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