Lecture 4: There are 3 subgroups of haptophytes (for example: coccolithophores) that synthesise long chain alkenones, freshwater, alternating salinity and marine. Each sub group makes a different sort of alkenone. What are the differences

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There are 3 subgroups of haptophytes (for example: coccolithophores) that synthesise long chain alkenones, freshwater, alternating salinity and marine. Each sub group makes a different sort of alkenone. What are the differences

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Clusters differ in chain length (C37/C38/C39/C40) and double bond position and isomer

Lecture 4

There are 3 subgroups of haptophytes (for example: coccolithophores) that synthesise long chain alkenones, freshwater, alternating salinity and marine. Each sub group makes a different sort of alkenone. What are the differences

Clusters differ in chain length (C37/C38/C39/C40) and double bond position and isomer

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