crisscrossing Science

Cyanobacteria: the unsung heroes of photosynthesis


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In today's episode, Mike and Chris discuss the role of cyanobacteria in the process of photosynthesis in plants.  Cyanobacteria are bacteria that are able to convert solar energy into chemical energy.  Plants have subsumed some cyanobacteria into their cells, which now allows plants to do the same.  We get deep into the weeds, as it were, to learn more about plants and photosynthesis.
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crisscrossing ScienceBy Michael Crosser & Chad Tillberg

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