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.
Another major airport is Bob Hope Airport (BUR / KBUR), which has domestic flights from Burbank, California and is 20 miles from University of Southern California. Long Beach Airport (LGB / KLGB) has domestic flights from Long Beach, California and is 23 miles from University of Southern California. John Wayne Airport (SNA / KSNA) has international and domestic flights from Santa Ana, California and is 41 miles from University of Southern California.