LivingThe plants' photosynthesis
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The plants' photosynthesis

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To find out, in this chapter we will explore the molecular basis of the wonderful process that is photosynthesis: how plants are able to use sunlight for energy and make simple organic molecules.

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About “Biocosas”:

Directed and presented by Pablo Barrecheguren (@pjbarrecheguren), "Biocosas" is a scientific dissemination project produced by Minifilms TV in collaboration with Muy Interesante and with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology – Ministry of Science and Innovation.

References:

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. Fourth edition (2006)

Mehrotra R, Monchanin C, Scott CM, Phongsuwan N, Caballer Gutierrez M, Chavanich S, et al. (2019) Selective consumption of secoglossan sea slugs (Mollusca: Gastropoda) by scleractinian corals (Cnidaria: Anthozoa). PLoS ONE 14(4): e0215063.

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