Photosynthesis - Pt 2 Flashcards
U3L4 pt 2 - Light Independant Reactions (6 cards)
1
Q
What is the Calvin Cycle?
A
The CC (or the Dark Reaction) is the second segment of photosynthesis that does not require sunlight.
2
Q
What are the three stages of the Calvin Cycle?
A
1) Carbon Fixation
2) Reduction
3) Regeneration of CO2 acceptor
3
Q
What happens in the Carbon Fixation Phase?
A
In Phase 1, 3CO2 is added to RuBP to make 3-phosphoglycerate via Rubisco
4
Q
What happens in phase 2?
A
in phase 2, energy from ATP and NADPH concert the 3-phosphoglycerate to G3P.
One G3P leaves the cycle to form Glucose
5
Q
what happens in phase 3?
A
5 of the 6 G3P molecules are used to regenerate 3 RuBP molecules.
6
Q
Whats a good mnemonic for remembering the calvin cycle?
A
Rubi’s
Pepper
Balls
Gave
Gerald
Ribulose
(Rubisco, 3-Phosphoglycerate, BI-phosphoglycerate, G3P, G3P, Ribulose).
