light independent reaction Flashcards
1
Q
what is the light independent reaction known as?
A
the Calvin cycle
2
Q
summarise the process of the calvin cycle
A
- CO2 diffuses into the stroma and combines with RuBP to form an unstable intermediate 6 carbon molecule
- using the enzyme RuBisCo
- splits into 2 molecules of GP
- uses ATP and reduced NADP from LDR to form 2 molecules of TP
3
Q
what are the 2 uses of TP?
A
- conversion to amino acids/lipids
- regenerates RuBP using ATP
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