We've learned how organisms derive energy with high-energy chemicals via chemotrophy. But chemicals are not the only possible source of energy! How can we harness light energy to power cellular reactions?
These videos are based on UC Berkeley's MCB/PMB C112 class (taught in Fall 2025 by Dr. Kathleen Ryan).
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & General Principles
6:17 - Anoxygenic Photosynthesis
15:07 - Oxygenic Photosynthesis
22:11 - Review