How does the Calvin cycle work?
The Calvin cycle is the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis, in the chloroplast stroma. Rubisco fixes carbon dioxide onto RuBP, forming two molecules of GP. GP is reduced to triose phosphate using ATP and reduced NADP. Some triose phosphate makes glucose, but most regenerates RuBP so the cycle can continue.
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