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The Mechanism of Photosynthesis

Light of two wavelengths is required to activate two photochemical systems. Together they provide the electrons, protons and enery-rich molecules needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into food

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 221 Issue 6This article was originally published with the title “The Mechanism of Photosynthesis” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 221 No. 6 (), p. 58
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1269-58