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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/West_Los_Angeles_College/Biotechnology/02%3A_The_Molecules_of_Life/2.02%3A_CarbonCarbon forms the backbone of many organic molecules critical to cellular viability. This page discusses the structure of the carbon atom, its ability to form large hydrocarbon molecules through covale...Carbon forms the backbone of many organic molecules critical to cellular viability. This page discusses the structure of the carbon atom, its ability to form large hydrocarbon molecules through covalent bonding, and the diversity possible in these hydrocarbons. A list of functional groups capable of modifying hydrocarbons is also presented.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/01%3A_Unit_I-_Structure_and_Catalysis/02%3A_Water_and_its_Role_in_Life/2.03%3A_Buffering_against_pH_Changes_in_Biological_SystemsThis page outlines several learning goals focused on understanding buffers in biochemical contexts. These goals include defining buffer characteristics, explaining buffer resistance to pH changes, and...This page outlines several learning goals focused on understanding buffers in biochemical contexts. These goals include defining buffer characteristics, explaining buffer resistance to pH changes, and the importance of buffers in biochemical homeostasis.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/02%3A_Unit_II-_Bioenergetics_and_Metabolism/20%3A_Photosynthesis_and_Carbohydrate_Synthesis_in_Plants/20.04%3A_CO_uptake_-_Calvin_Cycle_and_C3_organismsThe document provides a comprehensive overview of the biochemical processes involved in the photosynthesis of C3 plants, focusing on the Calvin Cycle, the structure and function of Rubisco, and the re...The document provides a comprehensive overview of the biochemical processes involved in the photosynthesis of C3 plants, focusing on the Calvin Cycle, the structure and function of Rubisco, and the regulatory mechanisms that optimize carbon assimilation.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/Unit_IV_-_Special_Topics/32%3A_Biochemistry_and_Climate_Change/32.16%3A__Part_4_-_Fixing_Carbon_FixationThis biochemistry text emphasizes carbon fixation as a vital component for sustaining global ecosystems. It discusses carbon fixation's role, especially the Calvin-Benson cycle, highlights RuBisCO's i...This biochemistry text emphasizes carbon fixation as a vital component for sustaining global ecosystems. It discusses carbon fixation's role, especially the Calvin-Benson cycle, highlights RuBisCO's inefficiencies, and explores alternative pathways like C4 photosynthesis. Opportunities for genetic engineering and synthetic biology to enhance carbon fixation are covered, along with the potential environmental and economic impacts.
