What is the Calvin Cycle?
AP Biology Cellular Energetics

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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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What are the main products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
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The main products are Oxygen, NADPH, and ATP.
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How do plants obtain carbon for glucose synthesis?
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Plants obtain carbon through CO2 absorbed from the atmosphere.
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What role does ATP play in the Calvin Cycle?
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ATP provides the energy required to convert carbon dioxide into glucose during the Calvin Cycle.
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What is the function of NADPH in photosynthesis?
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NADPH acts as a reducing agent, providing the electrons needed to convert carbon dioxide into glucose in the Calvin Cycle.
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What is the significance of the enzyme's shape?
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An enzyme's shape determines its function, as it must fit the substrate to catalyze a reaction.
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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
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