11.7.2 - The Calvin Cycle
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What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about what plants need to grow.
How many stages are there in the Calvin Cycle?
💡 Hint: Consider a cycle that goes around and comes back to its start.
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What is the primary acceptor of CO2 in the Calvin Cycle?
💡 Hint: Consider what the cycle starts with.
True or False: The Calvin Cycle occurs during the light reactions.
💡 Hint: Think about the environment where the cycle occurs.
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Calculate how many turns of the Calvin Cycle are needed to synthesize one molecule of glucose and discuss the energy costs in terms of ATP and NADPH.
💡 Hint: Think about the products needed for each turn.
Discuss how environmental factors like light intensity and CO2 concentration can affect the efficiency of the Calvin Cycle.
💡 Hint: Consider how the cycle's inputs are influenced by these factors.
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