Calvin Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Energy stored in
A
Organic molecules like glucose
2
Q
The joining of carbon with other organic molecules
A
Carbon fixation
3
Q
6 carbon dioxide with 5 carbon compounds forms
A
12 three carbon molecules
4
Q
The energy stored in ATP and NADPH are transferred to…….which forms……..
A
3-PGA molecules which forms high energy molecules called G3P
5
Q
Two G3P molecules leave and are used for
A
The production of glucose and other organic compounds
6
Q
Converts the remaining G3P molecules into 5-Carbon molecules, which eventually combines with CO2
A
Rubisco
7
Q
Why is rubisco one of the most important biological molecules
A
Converts inorganic CO2 into organic molecules
8
Q
Is phase 2 light dependent
A
No
