Fig. 3.
Changes in cell surface pH in O. sinensis due to the activity of external carbonic anhydrase. a Acetazolamide (AZ), an inhibitor of external carbonic anhydrase (eCA), has a significant impact on cell surface pH. Light-dependent increases in cell surface pH were measured using a pH microelectrode. The addition of AZ largely inhibits the increase in cell surface pH. b Light-dependent increases in [O2] for the cell shown in a. The addition of AZ substantially reduces the light-dependent increase in [O2] around the cell. The inhibitory effect of AZ is rapidly reversed. c Mean changes in cell surface [H+] after illumination for 300 s following treatment with AZ. d Mean rate of O2 evolution relative to control following treatment with AZ. Error bars represent s.e.m.