Photosynthesis (UPDATED)

Table of Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Why does photosynthesis matter?
1:23 Photosyn vs Cellular Resp Equations
2:17 Chlorophyll and other pigments
3:33 Light dependent reactions
4:36 Light independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)
5:48 Big picture overview
6:39 Examples of adaptations for photosyn
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Factual References:

Urry, Lisa A, et al. Campbell Biology. 11th ed., New York, Ny, Pearson Education, Inc, 2017.
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