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The Path of Carbon in Photosynthesis

The carbon atoms of the carbon dioxide assimilated by plants traverse an intricate cycle of chemical reactions. The immediate products are not only carbohydrates but also amino acids, fats and other compounds

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 206 Issue 6This article was originally published with the title “The Path of Carbon in Photosynthesis” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 206 No. 6 (), p. 88
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0662-88