Key Enzymes in Calvin Cycle

Question

Which important enzymes are involved in the Calvin cycle and where are they shown in the diagram?

NEET Faculty · Answer

Key enzymes in the Calvin cycle include:

1. RuBisCO (Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase): Shown in the carbon fixation stage.
2. Phosphoglycerate kinase: Involved in the reduction phase.
3. NADP+ reductase: Also part of the reduction phase.
4. Phosphoribulokinase: Shown in the regeneration stage.

In a Calvin cycle diagram, these enzymes are typically represented at their respective stages, often as labels next to the reactions they catalyze.

Key Enzymes in Calvin Cycle

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