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Fig. 11.10 Biosynthetic route 17, which is supposedly responsible for the formation of DV
Chlide a ester from DV Pchlide a by photoconversion. Routes 17, is highlighted in yellow
(Adapted from Rebeiz et al. 2003 )
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