Cellular Energy
One of the components of all living things is that they metabolize chemicals from their environment, and as we now know the most basic unit of life is the cell. Ergo, cells must convert energy. So how do they do it? Well it depends on what kind of cell it is but there are 4 categories that you should know: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Chemosynthesis, and Fermentation.
Photosynthesis is a multi-step process that results in energy storing sugars that animals eat. Plants are not altruistic; they are making energy for their own growth and metabolism. But as long as we take advantage of all their hard work, the least we can do is try and understand it. You can start here and get familiar with the terms.
BBC's informative series on photosynthesis
So why are many plants green? Why not chartreuse? Run some tests to find out.
BBC's informative series on photosynthesis
So why are many plants green? Why not chartreuse? Run some tests to find out.
Respiration in an oversimplified way is the opposite of Photosynthesis. Watch this presentation to get a general overview. And this interactive site gives a good comparison of Photosynthesis and Respiration. A detailed clip from food to finish at McGraw Hill.
And then of course there are biofuels; A bit of a stretch but really not so much.
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And then of course there are biofuels; A bit of a stretch but really not so much.
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Fermentation
The wine does go well with the cheese.. all thanks to fermentation. It may sound gross but some of your favorite foods are created by fungal wastes. But not all fungi are good; many satisfy their needs by eating the living.
The wine does go well with the cheese.. all thanks to fermentation. It may sound gross but some of your favorite foods are created by fungal wastes. But not all fungi are good; many satisfy their needs by eating the living.