Chp 4 notes calvin cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Nick name for the Calvin cycle
A
The Dark Reaction
2
Q
what does the Calvin cycle depend on from the light depended phase
A
ATP NADPH CO2
3
Q
What does the CO2 do with RuBP
A
the Co2 binds with the RuBP making a 6 cardon molecule from enzyme Rubisco
4
Q
Steps of the Calvin cycle
A
- CO2 binds with RuBP making a 6-Cardon molecule from enzyme Rubisco
- 6-carbon molecule breaks into 2 3-cardon molecules (PGA) b/c it unstable
- add a phoshpate to 3-cardon
- Add ele, for energy from NADPH
- Forms G3P
- Join 2 G3Ps to form glucose
- Other G3P’s are “recycled” making RuBP molecules
5
Q
what are conditions do plants need?
A
Need CO2
Good temperature
water
6
Q
can you give to much CO2 to a plant?
A
No, but at a certain point it will plateau and the efficiency of the plant will stop getting better.
7
Q
Can you give too much water to a plant
A
yes