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Physical Geography > Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis Defined
Is the chemical process where plants and some bacteria can capture and organically fix the energy of the sun. This chemical reaction can be described by the following simple equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy >>> C6H12O6 + 6O2
The main product of photosynthesis is a carbohydrate, such as the sugar glucose, and oxygen which is released to the atmosphere. All of the sugar produced in the photosynthetic cells of plants and other organisms is derived from the initial chemical combining of carbon dioxide and water with sunlight. This chemical reaction is catalyzed by chlorophyll acting in concert with other pigment, lipid, sugars, protein, and nucleic acid molecules. Sugars created in photosynthesis can be later converted by the plant to starch for storage, or it can be combined with other sugar molecules to form specialized carbohydrates such as cellulose, or it can be combined with other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, to build complex molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Also see chemosynthesis.
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Thu Jan 8
- Technology Review: Sun + Water = Fuel
- The photosynthetic process
- Molecular Chemistry of Renewable Energy
Wed Jan 7
- Biochemistry Science Fair Projects
- BBSRC - Primary (ages 5-12) resources: Primary (ages 5-12) resources Publications and web-based activities DNA in the garden Real bugs How the mushroom got its spots One of the crowd Minibeast discovery pack Build your own cell Easy PEAsy seed germination Stings and things Photosynthesis explored Seeds and plant growth discovery pack The plant detective Spiders, silks and webs
- MBGnet: Biology of Plants: Excellent multimedia resource including information on seeds, growth, pollination, adaptations, parts, etc. Includes downloadable lesson plans for teachers. Geared towards elementary school students.
Tue Jan 6
- Photosynthesis animation: More complicated: shows Chlorophyll A and B in the animation
- Photosynthesis Animation: Illuminating Photosynthesis: very basic but clear
- The Sun's Secrets, Photons, The Universe,
- Google Image Result for http://www.bio logycorner.com /resources/pho tosynthesis_la bel2.gif
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