calvin cycle/ independent reaction/dark reaction Flashcards
what is the Calvin cycle?
the Calvin cycle is the second part of photosynthesis. the reaction uses ATP and NAPDH from the light dependent cycle, and creates glucose.
what are some other names for the Calvin cycle?
the dark reaction and light independent reaction.
why is the Calvin cycle also called the dark reaction?
the Calvin does not require light for the reaction to occur.
where does the Calvin cycle take place?
in the stroma of the chlorplast.
what is the first step of the Calvin cycle?
6 carbon dioxide from the atmosphere enters into the chloroplast.
what is the second step of the Calvin cycle?
the 6 carbon from the atmosphere combine with six 5-carbon to form twelve 3-carbon. the energy used for this comes from the ATP and NADPH from the light dependent cycle.
what is the third step of the Calvin cycle?
two of the twelve 3-carbon are removed from the cycle and are used by the plant to make glucose primarily, but it can also make lipids, and other compounds.
what is the fourth step of the Calvin cycle.
The remaining 10 3- carbon molecules are converted back to the six 5 carbon molecules and are used to start the cycle again.
what is the chemical formula for glucose?
C6h12O6
did you look at the photo of the Calvin cycle in your notes?
hopefully
overall, what does the Calvin cycle do?
the Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH from the light dependent reaction to make glucose for the plant.
