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Vocab: 8.3

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Summary 8.3
The Calvin cycle is a step in photosynthesis. It is called a cycle because the starting material is regenerates each time the process occurs. The inputs of it is CO2, ATP, and NADPH, and the outputs are: G3P, NADP+, and ADP with a P. The overall equation for photosynthesis is:
6 CO2+6H2O -->-->--> C6H12O6+6O2

Concept Check: 8.3
1. What are the inputs and outputs of the Calvin cycle?
Inputs: CO2, ATP, NADPH, Output: G3P, NADP+, and ADP with a P.
2. Which stage of photosynthesis uses each reactant from the overall photosynthsis equation? Which stage geneates each product from the overall photosynthesis equation?
Light reaction uses H2O, and Calvin cycle uses CO2. Calvin cycle generates the sugar, and light reaction generates oxygen.
3. Why is the Calvin cycle called a cycle?
Because the starting material is regenerated each time the process occurs.
4. What molecule is the direct product of photosynthesis? How is that molecule then used by plant cells?
Sugars, it is used in the plant's mitochondria to provide energy for the plant.