Calvin Cycle (Light Independent) Review

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How many G3P molecules make one molecule of glucose?

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2 G3P molecules are required to make one molecule of glucose.

Front

In the Calvin Cycle, carbon from CO2 is added to one molecule of RuBP to create _________.

Back

An Unstable 6 Carbon Molecule.

Front

The 5-Carbon molecules that the Calvin Cycle starts and ends with, is called _____________.

Back

RuBP (Ribulose bisphosphate).

Front

What does NADPH do?

Back

NADPH carries electrons to the Calvin cycle.

Front

How many carbon atoms are in RuBP?

Back

RuBP contains 5 carbon atoms.

Front

What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle?

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The primary function of the Calvin Cycle is to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

Front

What are the three main phases of the Calvin Cycle?

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The three main phases are Carbon Fixation, Reduction Phase, and Regeneration of RuBP.

Front

What enzyme catalyzes the first step of the Calvin Cycle?

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The enzyme is RuBisCO (Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase).

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What is produced during the Reduction Phase of the Calvin Cycle?

Back

G3P (Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate) is produced during the Reduction Phase.

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What happens to RuBP at the end of the Calvin Cycle?

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RuBP is regenerated to continue the cycle.