Question

Which of the following is considered as Hill reagent :
1) Ferricyanide
2) D1 and D2 proteins
3) Mn & Cl ions
4) H2O

Answer 1

• Discovered in 1937 by Robin Hill, Hill 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. An example of a Hill reagent is 2,6-dichlorophelindophenol (DCPIP).

Answer 2

Ans=Discovered in 1937 by Robin Hill, Hill 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. An example of a Hill reagent is 2,6-dichlorophelindophenol (DCPIP).