What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle in photosynthesis?

Calvin Cycle

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The Calvin Cycle is responsible for converting carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose, using energy from ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions.
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What are the three main stages of the Calvin Cycle?
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The three main stages of the Calvin Cycle are carbon fixation, reduction phase, and regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP).
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What is carbon fixation in the context of the Calvin Cycle?
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Carbon fixation is the process of converting inorganic carbon dioxide (CO2) into organic compounds, specifically through the incorporation of CO2 into ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) to form 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which enzyme catalyzes the first step of the Calvin Cycle?
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The enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the Calvin Cycle is ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the end products of the Calvin Cycle?
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The end products of the Calvin Cycle are glucose and other carbohydrates, as well as regenerated ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does NADPH contribute to the Calvin Cycle?
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NADPH provides the reducing power needed for the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) during the reduction phase of the Calvin Cycle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does ATP play in the Calvin Cycle?
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ATP provides the energy required for the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) and for the regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP).
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