1. The distribution of nitrogen in the proteins of Beta leaves of widely varying ages has been examined.

  2. The basic N fraction is relatively abundant in the youngest stages of leaf growth, but shows no significant variations in leaves of full size.

  3. The amide N fraction rises very suddenly at the beginning of the photosynthetic stage. Its subsequent decrease has been confirmed.

  4. Possible explanations of these changes are examined.

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