Photosynthesis more energy efficient than believed, study finds
Friday, July 13, 2018 - 19:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Photosynthesis is one of the most crucial life processes on Earth. It’s how plants get their food, using energy from sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide from the air into sugars. But scientists have long believed that more than 30 percent of the energy produced during photosynthesis is wasted in a process called photorespiration. […]