11.4 - Light-independent Reaction Flashcards
An overview of the light-independent reaction The stages of the light-independent reaction The uses of triose phosphate
1
Q
Where does the light-independent reaction occur?
A
Stroma of chloroplasts
2
Q
What are the reactants of the light-independent reaction?
A
Carbon dioxide
3
Q
What are the products of the light-independent reaction?
A
Glucose
4
Q
What are the stages of the light-independent reaction?
A
Fixation
5
Q
What happens during carbon fixation?
A
Carbon dioxide reacts with RuBP to form GP
6
Q
What enzyme catalyses carbon fixation?
A
Rubisco
7
Q
What happens during reduction of GP?
A
GP is reduced to TP using ATP and reduced NADP
8
Q
What happens during regeneration of RuBP?
A
TP is used to regenerate RuBP using ATP
9
Q
How many turns of the Calvin cycle are needed to make one glucose molecule?
A
Six
10
Q
What molecules can triose phosphate be used to make?
A
Simple sugars
