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What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?
What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?
The main purpose of the Calvin cycle is to produce a 6-carbon sugar molecule.
How many molecules of carbon dioxide are used in the Calvin cycle?
How many molecules of carbon dioxide are used in the Calvin cycle?
Six molecules of carbon dioxide are used in the Calvin cycle.
Where does the energy for the Calvin cycle reactions come from?
Where does the energy for the Calvin cycle reactions come from?
The energy for the Calvin cycle reactions comes from compounds produced in the light-dependent reactions.
What do plants use the energy-rich sugars produced in the Calvin cycle for?
What do plants use the energy-rich sugars produced in the Calvin cycle for?
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Study Notes
Calvin Cycle
- Uses 6 CO2 molecules to produce 1 6-carbon sugar molecule
- Energy for reactions comes from compounds produced in light-dependent reactions
Energy Production
- Calvin cycle produces energy-rich sugars to meet plant's energy needs
- These sugars store energy and raw materials for other organisms that consume the plant
Photosynthetic Reactions
- Light-dependent reactions trap sunlight energy in chemical form
- Light-independent reactions use chemical energy to synthesize stable, high-energy sugars
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Test your knowledge on the Calvin cycle and its role in photosynthesis. Learn how six molecules of carbon dioxide are transformed into energy-rich sugars and how plants utilize these sugars to meet their energy needs. Discover how other organisms can also benefit from the stored energy and raw materials in plants.
