9. Photosynthesis
Calvin Cycle
9. Photosynthesis
Calvin Cycle - Video Tutorials & Practice Problems
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Calvin Cycle
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ProblemWhere in a plant cell does the Calvin cycle take place?
A
Stroma
B
Thylakoid space
C
Thylakoid membrane
D
Chloroplast inner membrane
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3 Phases of the Calvin Cycle (C3 Pathway)
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Problem
ProblemThe enzyme rubisco combines RuBP with a carbon atom from:
A
Glucose
B
ATP
C
Carbon monoxide
D
Organic compounds
E
Carbon dioxide
F
NADPH
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ProblemWhich of the following processes occurs during the Calvin cycle?
A
Reduction of NADPH
B
Release of oxygen
C
Regeneration of RuBP
D
Production of ATP
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ProblemThe function of the light reactions is to ___________, while the function of the Calvin Cycle is to __________.
A
Convert light energy into chemical energy; Store chemical energy in the form of organic molecules.
B
Use light energy to produce ATP; Use chemical energy to produce ATP.
C
Store light energy; Use light energy to produce carbon.
D
Transfer heat captured from light to electrons; Use electrons to generate organic molecules.
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PRACTICE PROBLEMS AND ACTIVITIES (9)
- Which of the following are produced by reactions that take place in the thylakoids and consumed by reactions i...
- Which of the following occurs during the Calvin cycle? (A) carbon fixation (B) reduction of NADP+ (C) release ...
- Which of the following does not occur during the Calvin cycle? a. carbon fixation b. oxidation of NADPH c. rel...
- The reactions of the Calvin cycle are not directly dependent on light, but they usually do not occur at night....
- Describe the three phases of the Calvin cycle and how the products of the light-capturing reactions participat...
- Which of the following does not occur during the Calvin cycle? a. carbon fixation b. oxidation of NADPH c. con...
- Describe the three phases of the Calvin cycle and how the products of the light-capturing reactions participat...
- Apply what you know of the relationship between the light-capturing reactions and the Calvin cycle to calculat...
- To synthesize one glucose molecule, the Calvin cycle uses _________ molecules of CO2, _________ molecules of A...