The Mechanism of Photosynthesis. Properties of Microbial Photosynthetic Systems. Photosynthesis as Carried Out by Eukaryotes and Cyanobacteria. Purple Nonsulfur Bacterial Photosynthesis. Green Sulfur Bacterial Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is arguably the most important biological process on earth. By liberating oxygen and consuming carbon dioxide, it has transformed the world into the hospitable environment we know today. Directly or indirectly, photosynthesis fills all of our food requirements and many of our needs for fiber and building materials. The energy stored in petroleum, natural gas and coal all came from the sun via photosynthesis, as does the energy in firewood, which is a major fuel in many parts of the world.

Introduction
General Information
Evolution
Overview of Cycle Between Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
Photosynthetic Membranes and Organelles
Light-Independent Reactions
On Land
In Water
Cyanobacteria
Purple Non-sulfuric Bacteria
Green Sulfur Bacteria
Conclusion
References
Appendix 1
Appendix 2