Photosynthesis: Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)
Students will examine how ATP and NADPH from the light reactions are used to fix carbon dioxide and synthesize glucose in the stroma of chloroplasts.
Key Questions
- Explain the three main phases of the Calvin cycle: carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of RuBP.
- Analyze the importance of the enzyme RuBisCO in the initial step of carbon fixation and its potential limitations.
- Predict the impact on glucose production if a plant is deprived of carbon dioxide or light for an extended period.
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