What is the Calvin Cycle?
Calvin Cycle Flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose using ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle?
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The primary function of the Calvin Cycle is to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide and other compounds, providing energy for the plant.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of RuBisCO in the Calvin Cycle?
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RuBisCO (Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the Calvin Cycle, fixing carbon dioxide to ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) to form 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main phases of the Calvin Cycle?
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The three main phases of the Calvin Cycle are carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is produced during the reduction phase of the Calvin Cycle?
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During the reduction phase of the Calvin Cycle, ATP and NADPH are used to convert 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P), a three-carbon sugar.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many molecules of G3P are produced for every three molecules of CO2 that enter the Calvin Cycle?
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For every three molecules of CO2 that enter the Calvin Cycle, one molecule of G3P is produced.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the G3P produced in the Calvin Cycle?
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The G3P produced in the Calvin Cycle can be used to form glucose and other carbohydrates, or it can be converted into other organic compounds.
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