Lesson 5- Light Independant Reactions Flashcards
Where does the Calvin cycle occur
Stroma
What are the products of the Calvin cycle
NADP, ADP and Glucose
What is the 5 carbon sugar which starts the Calvin cycle
RuBp
How many times does the Calvin cycle have to happen to form one glucose molecule ?
6
How does GP turn into TP
It is reduced. The H atom comes from NADPH and ATP provides energy for the endothermic reaction
What are every 5 out of 6 molecules of TP used for?
To regenerate RuBp
What are 2 out of every 12 molecules of TP used for ?
The creation of 6 carbon sugars which can be converted to other organic compounds e.g. amino acids, lipids, nucleic acids and carbohydrates
What does the enzyme rubisco do?
Combines CO2 with RuBp to make 2 molecules of GP
How many molecules of ATP does the Calvin cycle use
3
How many molecules of NADPH does the Calvin cycle use
2
