For photosynthesis, one photon is all it takes. Only a single particle of light is required to spark the first steps of the biological process that converts light into chemical energy, scientists ...

Photosynthesis in Higher Plants: Various processes are occurring inside the living organism. Each of these processes has its essentiality and is thus important for the survival of the organisms. One ...

Schematic illustration of the decoupled light and dark reactions in the process of solar-driven CO2 reduction. (IMAGE) Science China Press Caption (a) The process of natural photosynthesis. (b) The ...

The new type of catalyst, known as a biohybrid photocatalyst, contains a light-harvesting protein that absorbs light and transfers the energy to a metal-containing catalyst. This catalyst then uses ...

Oxygen is formed as the waste product. Some is used for respiration by the plant. The excess is released from the leaves, making it available for respiration to animals and many microorganisms. During ...