Preferred Term:
bacteriorhodopsins
Definition:
Rhodopsins found in the purple membrane of halophilic archaea such as Halobacterium halobium. Bacteriorhodopsins function as an energy transducers, converting light energy into electrochemical energy via proton pumps.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/270545
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