[Ferredoxin reduction by polarographic methods]

The reduction of iron-sulphur protein of the higher plant ferrodoxin has been studied by polarographical methods. Ferredoxin initiates a reversible wave with E1/2=--0,61 v (N. C. E.) at pH 7. Protein absorption greatly influences the electrochemical reduction. The protons have been shown to take part in the electrode reaction. The potentiometrically obtained data about the difference between E1/2 and E0=--0.70 v and its causative factors are discussed. As a result of the experiments with modification of ferredoxin active centre it has been concluded that the active centre participates in the polarographical reduction.