Calvin Cycle

When carbon first enters the Calvin cycle, what molecule does it combine with? 

• PGA
• G3P
• RuBP
• ATP

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Which substance from the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is a source of energy for the light-independent reactions?

• ADP
• H2O
• NADPH
• pyruvic acid

To bring in nonliving carbon (CO2) and use it to make organic compounds is a process called _______________.

• carbon fixiation
• cellular respiration
• catabolic reactions
• mitosis

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What is the name of the enzyme that fixes carbon in photosynthesis?

• Rubisco
• NADPH reductase
• Carbon Fixase
• Calvinase

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What is the main purpose of the light reactions?

• To provide the energy and electrons for the calvin cycle
• To capture energy and make sugar
• To reflect green light
• To make sugars

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What is the product of the Calvin Cycle?

• Rubisco
• Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate (G3P)
• Oxygen
• Starch

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How many carbons does G3P have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 6

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Where else have we seen G3P?

• in glycolysis
• in the krebs cycle
• in my kitchen
• in the electron transport

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TRUE or FALSE.  The calvin cycle can happen during the day.

• True
• false

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True or False.   The calvin cycle can happen at night.

• true
• false

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