Photosynthesis Collection (page 4)

Photosystem II molecule F006 / 9500
Photosystem II. Molecular model of the photosystem II complex. Photosystems are protein complexes involved in photosynthesis

Photosystem II molecule F006 / 9497
Photosystem II. Molecular model of the photosystem II complex. Photosystems are protein complexes involved in photosynthesis

Rubisco enzyme molecule F006 / 9491
Rubisco. Molecular model of the enzyme rubisco (ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase). Rubisco is thought to be the most abundant and important protein found in nature

Photosynthetic reaction centre F006 / 9462
Photosynthetic reaction centre. Molecular model of the photosynthetic reaction centre from the purple bacterium Rhodopseudomonas viridis

Photosystem I molecule F006 / 9380
Photosystem I. Molecular model of the photosystem I complex from the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus. Shown here are beta-carotene, alpha-chlorophyll and reaction centre subunits

Photosystem II molecule
Photosystem II. Molecular model of the photosystem II complex. Photosystems are protein complexes involved in photosynthesis

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9592
Spirogyra algae. Polarised light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9594
Spirogyra algae. Rheinberg illuminated light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Euglena flagellate protozoa, SEM C016 / 9103
Euglena flagellate protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Euglena sp. flagellate protozoa. Euglena sp

Desmids and spirogyra, light micrograph C016 / 9595
Desmids and spirogyra. Polarised light micrograph of two Micrasterias rotata desmids (round) and a single filament of Spirogyra sp. green alga (lower right)

Aleksey Bakh, Soviet biochemist C016 / 7629
Aleksey Nikolayevich Bakh (1857-1946), Soviet biochemist. Bakh was the founder of Soviet biochemistry, and became a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1929

Euglena flagellate protozoa, SEM C016 / 9104
Euglena flagellate protozoa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Euglena sp. flagellate protozoa. Euglena sp

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9593
Spirogyra algae. Polarised light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Kenorland prehistoric landscape, artwork
Kenorland prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Kenorland supercontinent (2.7 to 2.1 billion years ago) during the Archean Era and Proterozoic Era

Chloroplast, TEM C016 / 6297
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the moss Physcomitrella patens. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Chloroplast, TEM C016 / 6298
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the moss Physcomitrella patens. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Light-harvesting protein complex, molecular model. Peripheral light-harvesting protein complex from the purple bacterium Rhodopseudomonas acidophila

Plant and roots, artwork. Plants obtain water and mineral nutrients from the soil through a branching network of roots (white). Above the soil are the plants trunk, stalks and leaves (green)

Purple bacterium photosynthesis centre, molecular model. Purple bacteria are phototrophic bacteria that produce energy through photosynthesis

Chloroplast, TEM C017 / 8233
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the leaf of a Coleus blumei plant. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Colony of Nostoc commune after rain C015 / 6232
A colony of Nostoc commune growing on a concrete footbridge, Norfolk, UK. N. commune is a photosynthetic nitrogen fixing colonial cyanobacterium with a world-wide distribution

RuBisCO activase enzyme, molecular model. This is RuBisCO activase (Rca) from the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum). RuBisCO stands for ribulose-1, 5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase

Golden algae, light micrograph
Golden algae. Polarised light micrograph of a colony of Dinobryon sp. golden algae (chrysophytes). Magnification: x200 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration C016 / 3722
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll and bathymetry C016 / 3721
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and bathymetry with clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll and bathymetry
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and bathymetry. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

RuBisCO carbon fixation enzyme C016 / 2837
RuBisCO carbon fixation enzyme, molecular model. This is RuBisCO from the spinach plant (Spinacia oleracea). RuBisCO stands for ribulose-1, 5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase

RuBisCO carbon fixation enzyme C016 / 2836
RuBisCO carbon fixation enzyme, molecular model. This is RuBisCO from the spinach plant (Spinacia oleracea). RuBisCO stands for ribulose-1, 5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase

Chlamydomonas sp. algae, SEM
Green algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Chlamydomonas sp. green algae. These single-celled organisms are aquatic, living in freshwater habitats

Title-page of the first edition of Jan Ingenhousz Experiments upon Vegetables, London, England, 1779
INGENHOUSZ TITLE-PAGE, 1779. Title-page of the first edition of Jan Ingenhousz Experiments upon Vegetables, London, England, 1779

Green algae colonies. Light micrograph of green algae colonies (Volvox sp.). These colonies are made up of approximately 500 individual flagellate cells, arranged in a glycoprotein filled sphere

Kliment Timiryazev, Russian botanist
Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev (1843-1920), Russian botanist. Timiryazev founded a botanical laboratory in Moscow in 1865, which was later named the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in his honour

Aleksey Bakh, Soviet biochemist
Aleksey Nikolayevich Bakh (1857-1946), Soviet biochemist, in a laboratory. Bakh was the founder of Soviet biochemistry, and became a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1929

Euglena flagellate protozoan, SEM
Euglena flagellate protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Euglena sp. flagellate protozoan present in a urine sample taken from someone with a urinary tract infection (UTI)

Creation, conceptual image
In natural science, abiogenesis or biopoesis is the study of how biological life arises from inorganic matter through natural processes, and the method by which life on Earth arises

Chloroplasts, light micrograph. Chloroplasts are one of the features that distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell. They contain chlorophyll

Horse-chestnut leaf, light micrograph
Horse-chestnut leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a leaf from a horse-chestnut, or conker, tree (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Carbon cycle, artwork
Carbon cycle. Artwork illustrating the global carbon cycle. Carbon is stored in the Earths terrestrial biosphere (flora, fauna, soil and freshwater), geosphere (geological store)

Chloroplast structures, artwork
Chloroplast structures. Cutaway artwork showing the internal structure of a chloroplast, the organelle in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis

Photosystem I, molecular model
Photosystem I. Computer model showing the molecular structure of Photosystem I. Photosystems are protein enzyme complexes involved in photosynthesis

Chlorophyll, molecular model
Chlorophyll molecule. Computer model of the photoreceptor molecule chlorophyll a (C55.H72.Mg.N4.O5) found in green plants

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, PC image
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, phase contrast (PC) micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, DIC image
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Photosynthesis, diagram
Photosynthesis. Diagram showing the inputs and outputs (coloured arrows) involved in photosynthesis in the leaf of a plant

Carbon dioxide removal, conceptual image
The CO2-Machine-sign

Chlorophyll a molecule, artwork
Artwork of a molecule of chlorophyll a, chemical formula C55.H72.O5.N4.Mg. This molecule found in green plants traps the energy in sunlight during photosynthesis

Euglena flagellate protozoans, SEM
Euglena flagellate protozoans. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Euglena sp. flagellate protozoans. Euglena sp. is a freshwater unicellular (single-celled)

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Photosynthesis: From Chloroplasts to Sunflowers" In the intricate world of plants, a pea plant's cell holds a secret powerhouse known as chloroplast. These tiny green structures work tirelessly, converting sunlight into energy through the process of photosynthesis. Nature's artistic touch can be witnessed in mesmerizing patterns etched on sandy shores by mint-sauce worms, scientifically named Symsagittifera roscoffensis or Convoluta, and is awe-inspiring to think that these delicate creatures contribute to the grand cycle of life. Delving deeper into chloroplast structure reveals an exquisite artwork crafted by nature itself. Picture No. 11675585 captures this creation beautifully, showcasing its conceptual image and highlighting its significance in sustaining life on Earth. Traveling across continents, we encounter the Hawaiian Laua e fern, Microsorum grossum, which found its way to Hawaii and thrives in Aneho omalu Bay. This resilient fern reminds us of nature's adaptability and resilience against all odds. The iconic sunflower stands tall against a radiant sun backdrop in c. 1945 oil painting—a timeless symbol representing beauty and vitality intertwined with photosynthesis' essence—the ability to harness solar energy for growth and survival. Exploring Spain's Balearic Islands brings us face-to-face with the vibrant crown daisy flower (Glebionis coronarium). Its petals basked under warm European sunlight remind us that even small blooms play their part in sustaining our ecosystem. Venturing further westward takes us to Providence, Rhode Island—where yellow marigolds joyfully soak up every ray of sunshine they can find. Their bright hues serve as a reminder that photosynthesis not only fuels life but also adds color and vibrancy to our surroundings. A serene forest scene unfolds in Upper Bavaria, Germany when encountering Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina).