How photosynthesis works. Or, how can you transform energy into matter?
In: Biology
Photosynthesis is fire in reverse.
What is fire? Well, usually it’s a hydrocarbon (be that gasoline, natural gas, wood) reacting with oxygen gas in the air. The result is some carbon dioxide and water (smoke), in addition to some heat and light output. Usually a little messy with a few other things burning, and some unburt fuel (soot).
What is photosynthesis? It’s water and carbon dioxide being reacted to form a hydrocarbon (sugar). The light is an energy input.
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