Given That ~8 Photons Are Required to Produce One Molecule

question 38

Short Answer

Given that ~8 photons are required to produce one molecule of O₂, roughly how many photons are required to produce one molecule of glucose.

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Definitions:

Swap Genes

The process of exchanging genetic material between two chromosomes or fragments, leading to genetic recombination or horizontal gene transfer.

Cetaceans

A group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by their fully aquatic lifestyle and adaptations such as flippers and blowholes.

Pakicetus

An extinct genus of early whales that is considered a crucial link in the evolution from land mammals to aquatic cetaceans.

Indohyus

An extinct genus of even-toed ungulates that is considered an early ancestor to modern whales, highlighting the evolution of aquatic mammals.