: The Calvin Cycle

calvin cycle  The sequence of reactions in the Calvin cycle, and the biochemical characteristics of the enzymes involved, have been known for some time  Biology definition: The Calvin Cycle is a cyclical series or process where plants use carbon dioxide from the air and energy from sunlight

To fix six CO2 molecules, the Calvin-Benson cycle reduces 12 NADPH and 18 ATP molecules These energy sources are replenished by the light-dependent reactions Summary · The Calvin Cycle uses the NADPH and ATP from the Light Reactions to “fix” carbon and produce glucose · Carbon dioxide enters the

The Calvin–Benson cycle is composed of three phases: carbon fixation, reduction and regeneration of the CO2 acceptor  Converting Carbon Dioxide and Water Into Glucose In the most general sense, the primary function of the Calvin cycle is to make organic