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Melvin Calvin is an American chemist who won the 1961 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his discovery of the chemical pathways of photosynthesis. His research helped in further understanding the factors that affect photosynthesis.

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He found the path that photosynthesis makes turning carbon dioxide intoenergy. He won anobel prize in chemistry for his work in it in 1961.

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Why and how did Melvin Calvin research considered important and how did it impact society?

he discovered photosynthesis and how plants get energy from the sun to make food and sugars


When was Melvin Calvin born?

Melvin Calvin was born on April 8, 1911.


What is Melvin Calvin's birthday?

Melvin Calvin was born on April 8, 1911.


What is melvin calvin famous for?

The Calvin Cycle


When did Melvin Calvin die?

Melvin Calvin died on January 8, 1997 at the age of 85.


How old was Melvin Calvin at death?

Melvin Calvin died on January 8, 1997 at the age of 85.


What Nobel Prize did Melvin Calvin win and when was it awarded?

Melvin Calvin won The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1961.


How old is Melvin Calvin?

Melvin Calvin was born on April 8, 1911 and died on January 8, 1997. Melvin Calvin would have been 85 years old at the time of death or 104 years old today.


When and where did Melvin Calvin conduct his research?

UC Berkeley


What has the author Melvin Calvin written?

Melvin Calvin has written: 'Foundations of space biology and medicine' 'Chemical evolution' -- subject(s): Chemical evolution, Life, Origin


Who was the man who worked out the light -independent reactions?

Melvin Calvin.


Who discovered light independents?

Andrew Benson and Melvin Calvin.