Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Bloggin with Jim and Cody...

Photosynthesis is the process that converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, especially sugars, using the energy from sunlight.  Photosynthesis occurs in algae, plants and many other bacteria.  Photosynthetic organisms are known as photoautotrophs since they create their own food, kind of like a farmer, but then again not so much.  They use carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as the waste product.  Photosynthesis is vital for all life on Earth and promotes homeostasis.  

QUESTIONS:

Who studies photosynthesis?
Could photosynthesis be harnessed for electrical power?
Where does photosynthesis take place?
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7 comments:

  1. Kevin W.September 29, 2009 at 8:49 AM

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  2. Kevin W.September 30, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    2. Yes, photosynthetic energy is used for electrical power.

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  3. Kevin W.September 30, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    1. Botanists and Cell biologists along with Mr. Fink's Bio classes study photosynthesis.

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  4. Kevin W.September 30, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    3. Photosynthesis occurs mainly within the leaves of the plants. It requires carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to get to the leaves for it to occur.

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  5. brandonOctober 2, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    2. yes its called photosynthetic energy, they use photosynthetic bacteria to generate energy.

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  6. brandonOctober 2, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    1. radiobiologists, people who study the effects of radiation on living plants and animals

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  7. brandonOctober 2, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    3. in the cells it takes place in the chloroplasts.

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