Video # |
Title |
Content |
Minutes |
Producer/Year |
| 130 |
Introducing Biology: Lesson #5: Photosynthesis & Respiration |
Covers transfer of energy from sun -> plants -> animals; photosynthesis a little respiration (weak animations) |
28 |
Introducing Biology Series/1970 |
| 179 |
Photosynthesis |
Detailed description of steps of photosynthesis. The diagrams are outdated. |
38 |
Biology Media/1979 |
| 180 |
Experiment Biology: Photosynthesis and Assimilate Transport |
Experimental procedures using radioactive carbon dioxide to see the transport of photosynthetic products. |
15 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences |
| 181 |
Photosynthesis (1): Seeing the Light |
Excellent diagrams and explanations of the historical discoveries of photosynthesis. The reactants and products are discussed. |
10 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences/1992 |
| 182 |
Photosynthesis (2): Absorbing the Light |
Excellent diagrams and explanations of how the photosystems absorb light. |
10 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences/1992 |
| 183 |
Photosynthesis (3): The Light Reaction |
The light reaction is explored in depth with computer animations: The path of electrons through P680 and P700 and the production of ATP and NADPH. |
10 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences/1992 |
| 184 |
Photosynthesis (4): The Dark Reaction |
Excellent description of the step-by-step developments of the Calvin cycle and the production of glucose. |
10 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences/1992 |
| 185 |
Photosynthesis (5): C3 and C4 Plants |
Excellent diagrams and explanations of how C3 and C4 plants utilize atmospheric carbon dioxide. |
10 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences/1992 |
| 186 |
Photosynthesis (6): The Fluid Transport System |
Using the California redwood as a model, the program examines the intricate dual system of fluid transport. |
10 |
Films for the Humanities and Sciences/1992 |
