Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Scientists Successfully Simulate Photosynthesis And Design A Better Leaf

Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071109123201.htm

Summary- University of Illinois researchers have built a better plant, one that produces more leaves and fruit without needing extra fertilizer. The researchers accomplished the feat using a computer model that mimics the process of evolution. Theirs is the first model to simulate every step of the photosynthesis process.

Questions- What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O ------> C6H12O6 + 6O2
What organelles are involved in this process? Most photosynthesis occurs in a plant’s leaves.
List three things you learned from this article in your own words. that scientist can alter plants, where photosynthesis mainly occurs and how environmental changes effect photosynthese
What impact would the absence of this process have on the biosphere? better land because this plant doesn't use all of nutrients out of the earth like normal plants do

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