Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Photosynthesis
An in-depth look at the process of plant photosynthesis. Author uses full-color illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the biology of this life process.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: C3, C4, and Cam. Regulation of the Activity of Photosynthesis
Compares and contrasts C3, C4, and CAM photosynthetic pathways. Digram of C4 reaction included.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Electron Transport Chain Steps Explained With Diagram
The electron transport chain plays an important role in cellular respiration and photosynthesis and provides a biochemical pathway for the generation of ATP. The process is described here.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Photosynthesis
In this encyclopedia entry, you will find concise text explaining photosynthesis supplemented by a very detailed diagram of the process.
Other
Renascent Systems: Photosynthesis
A simplified definition of photosynthesis along with a diagram of the key elements involved in the process are presented.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Photosynthesis and Respiration
View a diagram showing the processes of photosynthesis and respiration and how they fit together. Includes a legend.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Chemistry of Green: Chlorophyll
In this video/lesson series you will learn the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis, and the role of pigments in making plants green (or making them appear green). Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and...
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Chloroplasts and Other Plastids
This site provides detailed information on chloroplasts. Explains the many duties that chloroplasts perform and why they are so important. Good diagrams.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Photosynthesis Explained With a Diagram
Gives a basic explanation of photosynthesis.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Chloroplasts
This site touches on all the high points of chloroplasts. Includes pictures and diagrams, as well as links to more detailed information.
Other
Ms. Vaughn's Biology 1: Unit 4: Cell Energy
The materials on this page were prepared by a high school teacher for a Biology class. This section supports a unit on cell energy and includes course readings, lab notes, PowerPoints and diagrams.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: The Carbon Cycle
Useful introduction to the carbon cycle with a diagram and a discussion of the effects of carbon dioxide on the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Difference Between Food Chain and Food Web
Explains the characteristics of food chains and food web; the different levels of producers, consumers, and decomposers; and the differences between food chains and food webs. Includes charts and a Venn diagram comparing the two.
Other
Elmhurst College: Virtual Chembook: Carbon Cycle
A step-by-step discussion of the stages in the carbon cycle. Each step includes a diagram further explaining the processes involved, as well as pictures depicting combustion, respiration, photosynthesis, and decomposition.