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The Calvin Cycle

After the energy from the sun is converted and packaged into ATP and NADPH, the cell has the fuel needed to build food in the form of carbohydrate molecules.

1. The Calvin Cycle

The Calvin Cycle

2. The Calvin Cycle (2)

The Calvin Cycle (2)

3. The Calvin Cycle (3)

The Calvin Cycle (3)

4. The Calvin Cycle (4)

The Calvin Cycle (4)

5. The Calvin Cycle (5)

The Calvin Cycle (5)

6. The Calvin Cycle (6)

The Calvin Cycle (6)

7. The Calvin Cycle (7)

The Calvin Cycle (7)

8. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

a molecule that is capable of absorbing light energy

9. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

the opening that regulates gas exchange and water regulation between leaves and the environment; plural: stomata

10. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

the fluid-filled space surrounding the grana inside a chloroplast where the Calvin cycle reactions of photosynthesis take place

11. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

a disc-shaped membranous structure inside a chloroplast where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place using chlorophyll embedded in the membranes

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