Calvin Cycle: Photosynthesis Flashcards

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Step 1: Carbon Fixation

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CO2 binds to RuBP sugar with help from Rubisco, then

6-Carbon molecules splits into 2, to produce
3- Carbon molecules called (PGA)

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Step 2: Reduction Phase

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with the use of ATP+ and NADPH, 3- PGA is converted into G3P

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Step 3: Carbohydrate Formation

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G3P changed into carbohydrates (sugars)

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Step 4: Regeneration Phase

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With the use of ATP, G3P+ATP are used to make RuBP, which begins the cycle again.

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Calvin Cycle

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MENTION!!- occurs in stomato of plants cells called chloroplasts

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