WorksheetsUnderstanding the Calvin Cycle
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary purpose of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?
To capture light energy
To convert carbon dioxide into glucose
To release oxygen
To absorb water
Which molecule is fixed during the Calvin cycle?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Methane
In which part of the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle take place?
Thylakoid membrane
Stroma
Grana
Outer membrane
Which enzyme is crucial for the fixation of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?
ATP synthase
Rubisco
NADP reductase
Cytochrome c oxidase
What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?
Oxygen
Glucose
ATP
NADPH
How many molecules of ATP are consumed in one turn of the Calvin cycle?
2
3
9
12
What is chemosynthesis?
The process of converting light energy into chemical energy
The process of converting chemical energy into organic compounds
The process of breaking down glucose into energy
The process of synthesizing proteins from amino acids
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Calvin cycle?
Carbon fixation
Reduction
Regeneration of RuBP
Photolysis
How many molecules of NADPH are used in one complete cycle of the Calvin cycle?
2
6
8
12
Which of the following best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and the Calvin cycle?
The Calvin cycle occurs before photosynthesis
The Calvin cycle is a light-dependent reaction
The Calvin cycle is part of the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis
The Calvin cycle produces ATP for photosynthesis
