Chapter 8, Problem F6.1BYB

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The process of energy flow in the biochemical system.

Introduction:

Photosynthesis is the source of all our foodstuff and energy. It is the only biological process that acts as the powerful force for the whole biosphere. It is accountable for the growth and nutrition of our biosphere. It provides organic food substances, which are used in the production of fats, proteins, nucleoproteins, pigments, enzymes, vitamins, cellulose, organic acids, etc. Some of them become structural parts of the organisms. It utilizes simple raw materials, such as CO₂, H₂O and inexhaustible light energy for the synthesis of active organic compounds.