376 Mechanism of Carbon Assimilation in Green Plants. 



The relations between the various factors in this process may be diagram - 

 matically expressed thus : — 



Carbon dioxide + Water 



I * 



I If not removed, destroys]-^ Chlobophtll 



\ I 



Hydrogen peroxide + Formaldehyde 



/ 



\_If not removed, poisons'] 



/ 



Enzyme Living protoplasm 



Oxvffcn Carbohydrates 



In conclusion, we wish to express our indebtedness to Dr. Travers, and to 

 Dr. Horace Brown, for their valuable suggestions and help in the course of 

 this research. 



