Stages of Calvin Cycle
Asked by Farhanullah Khan · 1 year ago
What are the main stages of the Calvin cycle and how are they represented in a diagram?
1 Answer
The Calvin cycle consists of three main stages:
1. Carbon Fixation: CO2 is added to a 5-carbon sugar (RuBP) by the enzyme RuBisCO.
2. Reduction: The fixed carbon is reduced to form glucose using ATP and NADPH.
3. Regeneration: RuBP is regenerated to continue the cycle.
In a diagram, these stages are typically shown in a circular format, with arrows indicating the flow of carbon compounds and energy molecules.
1. Carbon Fixation: CO2 is added to a 5-carbon sugar (RuBP) by the enzyme RuBisCO.
2. Reduction: The fixed carbon is reduced to form glucose using ATP and NADPH.
3. Regeneration: RuBP is regenerated to continue the cycle.
In a diagram, these stages are typically shown in a circular format, with arrows indicating the flow of carbon compounds and energy molecules.
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