Photosynthesis
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesAlmost all life either directly or indirectly depends on one of the most important biological processes on the planet - photosynthesis. Through graphics and animations, the complex chemical process of photosynthesis is explored. The various structures involved in photosynthesis, transpiration, and transport are also highlighted. Concepts and terminology include: chloroplast, photosystem, light reactions, light-independent reactions, carbon fixation, pigments, photon, absorption, spectrum, chlorophyll, carotenoids, electron transport, photophosphorylation, Calvin Cycle, and C4 plants.
Media Details
Runtime: 23 minutes 11 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Cells, Chemistry, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: Visual Learning Systems
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