Why is quantum physics needed to explain photosynthesis ?

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Murtuza Tipu

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Jun 8, 2014

Why is quantum physics needed to explain photosynthesis?

In what aspect does the corresponding classical theories for photosynthesis fail?

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Jun 8, 2014

For example, see http://phys.org/news/2014-01-quantum-mechanics-efficiency-photosynthesis.html

HeavyMetal

Jun 8, 2014

Two other things to check out are electron transfer and vibronic coupling. These play a big role in the efficiency of photosynthetic systems.

Why is quantum physics needed to explain photosynthesis ?

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