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The Path of Carbon in Photosynthesis

Description: Biosynthesis begins with photosynthesis. Green plants and other photosynthetic organisms use the energy of absorbed visible light to make organic compounds from inorganic compounds. These organic compounds are the starting point for all other biosynthetic pathways. The products of photosynthesis provide not only the substrate material but also chemical energy for all subsequent biosynthesis. For example, nonphotosynthetic organisms making fats from sugars would first break down the sugars to sm… more
Date: October 1, 1960
Creator: Bassham, J. A. & Calvin, Melvin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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