Calvin Cycle

Why is the Calvin cycle called the light-dependent reaction?

Because light does not have to be present to work.

What happens to NADP+?

Electrons along with hydrogen ions from water are added to NADP+ to produce NADPH plus H+.

What happens to the electron molecues as light strikes the chlorophyll?

Gain energy, and leave the chlorophyll molcule, and as they pass down the electron transport chain, they lose energy, which is used to make ATP.

What happens to the carbon dioxide?

It becomes an unstable 6-carbon molecule

What is the Calvin Cycle also called?

Light-Independent reaction

What happens to the (2PG)?

One carbon is released,and the 5-carbon molecule is used for the next cycle, wehn the next carbon is added.

What does the Calvin cycle start out with?

Carbon dioxide

What is RubP?

Rubiso is an enzyme that facilitates an unstable 6-carbon compound.

What does the 6-carbon molecule turn in to?

Two 3-carbon molecules (2PG)

What enters after the carbon dioxide is broken down?

Water enters.