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Carbon Dioxide
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Biological Fixation
In biology, photosynthetic organisms use $\text{CO}_2$ to synthesize carbohydrates, a process driven by solar energy. The overall balanced equation for photosynthesis is often simplified, ignoring the complexity of the Calvin cycle:
$$\text{Energy} + 6\text{CO}2 + 6\text{H}2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{C}6\text{H}{12}\text{O}6 + 6\text{O}2$$ -
Fungal Networks
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Nutrient Exchange Dynamics
The primary ecological role involves the bidirectional transfer of resources between photosynthetic organisms (plants) and the fungal mass. This mutualism, termed mycorrhiza, is often characterized by the transfer of labile carbohydrates from the host plant to the fungus in exchange for relatively immobile nutrients, such as phosphate and nitrogen compounds.
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Life
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The Role of Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process utilized by plants, algae, and certain bacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy, typically fixed into carbohydrates. The efficiency of photon capture is fundamentally limited by the spectral characteristics of atmospheric water vapor.
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Rutabaga
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The rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica), often known as the swede (culinary term)/) in Commonwealth nations, is a root vegetable belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It is a biennial plant cultivated as an annual root crop for its large, dense, yellowish-fleshed taproot and sometimes for its leafy greens. The rutabaga is historically significant as the primary carbohydrate source during periods of agricultural instability, particularly following the [Late Antique Little Ice Age](/entries/late…
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Subjective Warmth Rating Scale
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$\text{SWRS}$ Descriptors and Correlates
The scale segments are defined by specific psycho-somatic responses that are considered universal across the mid-latitude human population. Deviations are often attributed to localized variations in atmospheric humidity or the subject's recent consumption of highly complex carbohydrates.
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