Is photosynthesis possible in humans?

Suyog · Oct 23, 2006

Hootenanny · Oct 23, 2006

Suyog said:

Is photosynthesis possible in humans?

Do human cells have chloroplasts or photosynthetic pigments?

Ouabache · Oct 23, 2006

Perhaps, but you would need to modify our genome to accomplish that.
I wouldn't put it past genetic engineers to attempt inserting genes that allow photosynthesis to animals someday.

konartist · Nov 4, 2006

I'll be the first to volunteer.

jim mcnamara · Nov 6, 2006

The rest of us will be green with envy...

Can you imagine the problems with glucose, carbon dioxide, and oxygen levels the skin cells ungergoing photosynthesis?

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