light independent reaction Flashcards by rowan cross | Brainscape

Q

what is the light independent reaction known as?

A

the Calvin cycle

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summarise the process of the Calvin cycle

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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

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what are the 2 uses of TP?

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conversion to amino acids/lipids
regenerates RuBP using ATP

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