The dark reaction in photosynthesis, where sugars are synthesized, is called?
Correct answer: B. Calvin Cycle
- A. Krebs cycle
- B. Calvin Cycle
- C. Galvin cycle
- D. Glycolysis
Explanation
The dark reaction in photosynthesis, where sugars are synthesized, is known as the Calvin Cycle or the light-independent reactions. Despite the name "dark reaction," the Calvin Cycle does not require direct light; however, it relies on the products of the light-dependent reactions. During the Calvin Cycle, carbon dioxide is fixed and reduced to produce carbohydrates, particularly glucose. The key steps of the Calvin Cycle include carbon fixation, reduction, regeneration of the starting molecule, and the eventual synthesis of sugars. This process takes place in the stroma of chloroplasts, and it utilizes the ATP and NADPH produced during the light-dependent reactions to drive the chemical reactions leading to the formation of glucose and other organic molecules.
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