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

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. 

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:00 The nature of light
• 6:11 Pigments
• 11:28 Chloroplasts a closer look
• 18:27 Overview of the light reaction
• 27:50 The photosystems and electron transport
• 34:48 The Calvin Cycle