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Green alga, TEM
Transmission electron micrograph of a section through a single cell green algae, Chlamydomonas asymmetrica. The micrograph shows the arrangement of chloroplasts, dark-stained bodies, around the circumference of the cell. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis in higher plants & green algae. They contain the light sensitive chloroplhyll pigments, which in a complex reaction leads to the production of sugar from carbon dioxide. Sugar may be store in the chloroplast as starch (white). Algal chloroplasts often contain a body called a pyrenoid (dark mass at centre of starch). Its function is unknown. Magnification X18, 000 (10x8 size), X 2570 (at 35mm size)
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Algae Botanical Science Chloroplast Chloroplasts Electron Micrograph Photosynthesis Plant Structure Plastid Plastids Transmission
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 24.4cm (7.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate world of green algae, specifically Chlamydomonas asymmetrica. Through a transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we are granted a glimpse into the inner workings of a single cell. The image highlights the arrangement of chloroplasts, which are dark-stained bodies encircling the cell's circumference. Chloroplasts play a vital role in photosynthesis for higher plants and green algae. They house light-sensitive chlorophyll pigments that facilitate the complex process of converting carbon dioxide into sugar. Interestingly, these sugar molecules can be stored within the chloroplast as starch, depicted here as white structures. Notably, algal chloroplasts often contain an enigmatic body known as a pyrenoid, visible as a dark mass at the center of starch accumulation. Despite its presence being well-documented, scientists have yet to fully comprehend its function. The level of detail captured in this TEM is truly remarkable; magnified 18,000 times for larger prints or 2,570 times when printed at 35mm size. This mesmerizing image serves as a testament to botanical science's ability to unravel nature's intricacies on even the tiniest scale.
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