Lesson 3: More on the Calvin Cycle

Triose phosphate (TP) can be used to make useful organic substances

  • It can be used to make glucose.
  • There are a few steps in the Calvin cycle.

 

The Calvin Cycle

  • The cycle needs ATP and H+ ions to keep it going.
  • The reactions are linked in a cycle, which means that the starting compound, ribulose bisphosphate, is regenerated.

Below is an illustration of the Calvin cycle

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