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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?
- To produce glucose from carbon dioxide and water (correct)
- To break down glucose into carbon dioxide and water
- To produce oxygen from glucose and water
- To produce water from carbon dioxide and glucose
Which molecule is the initial acceptor of CO2 in the Calvin cycle?
Which molecule is the initial acceptor of CO2 in the Calvin cycle?
- Glucose-6-phosphate
- Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) (correct)
- Sedoheptulose-1,7-bisphosphate
- Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin cycle?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin cycle?
- To provide energy and reduce power for the synthesis of glucose (correct)
- To break down glucose into ATP and NADPH
- To store excess glucose for future use
- To regulate the overall rate of the Calvin cycle
