Tom's SciCast

52. Photosynthesis, light, the Calvin Cycle, energy, and electrons

February 18, 2023 Tom Kennedy Season 4 Episode 2
52. Photosynthesis, light, the Calvin Cycle, energy, and electrons
Tom's SciCast
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Tom's SciCast
52. Photosynthesis, light, the Calvin Cycle, energy, and electrons
Feb 18, 2023 Season 4 Episode 2
Tom Kennedy

From the nature of light, to the light reaction and through the Calvin Cycle I explain how photosynthesis works. I cover how light energy transformed into chemical energy and follow the electrons from water to the Calvin Cycle. 

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From the nature of light, to the light reaction and through the Calvin Cycle I explain how photosynthesis works. I cover how light energy transformed into chemical energy and follow the electrons from water to the Calvin Cycle. 

Introduction
The nature of light
Pigments
Chloroplasts a closer look
Overview of the light reaction
The photosystems and electron transport
The Calvin Cycle