Light independent Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Where does it occur
A
LIR or the Calvin cycle occurs in the Stroma of chloroplast
2
Q
1st step of Calvin cycle
A
CO2 reacts with RuBP (5C) catalysed by the enzyme rubisco
3
Q
2nd step of Calvin cycle
A
Produces 2X GP (3C)
4
Q
3rd step of Calvin cycle
A
GP is reduced to TP(3C) using the products from LDR:
energy from hydrolysis of ATP and H+ from the reduced NADP
5
Q
4th step of Calvin Cycle
A
Some TP converted into useful organic substances e.g. glucose
6
Q
5th step of Calvin cycle
A
TP used to regenerate RuBP (using the rest of ATP)
