Biological energy is frequently stored and released by means of redox reactions. Photosynthesis involves the reduction of carbon dioxide into sugars and the oxidation of water into molecular oxygen. The reverse reaction, respiration, oxidizes sugars to produce carbon dioxide and water.
The nearest major airport is Forbes Field (FOE / KFOE). This airport has domestic flights from Topeka, Kansas and is 33 miles from the center of University of Kansas.
The closest major airport to Louisiana State University is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR / KBTR). This airport is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is 11 miles from the center of Louisiana State University.