Photosynthesis: Light-Independent Reactions
Understanding how the chemical energy from light reactions is used to synthesize glucose in the Calvin Cycle.
Key Questions
- Explain how stored chemical energy is used to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide.
- Analyze how the evolution of photosynthesis changed Earth's atmosphere and supported complex life.
- Predict what factors limit the rate of primary production in different biomes.
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