How Is the Calvin Cycle Connected to the Light Reactions

question 26

Multiple Choice

How is the Calvin cycle connected to the light reactions?

• A) The light-induced pH changes activate rubisco.
• B) The light-induced electron flow changes the shape of four Calvin cycle enzymes.
• C) The Calvin cycle needs the ATP produced in the light reactions.
• D) The Calvin cycle needs an NADPH produced in the light reactions.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Saturated Triacylglycerol

A type of fat molecule known as a triglyceride, where all carbon atoms in the fatty acid chains are saturated with hydrogen atoms, resulting in no double bonds.

Fatty Acid Chains

Long hydrocarbon chains with a carboxylic acid group at one end, found in fats and oils, and serve as major components of cell membranes and energy storage molecules.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between two atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, making the bond stronger and the molecules more reactive.

Covalent Bonds

Electron pairs shared between atoms result in the formation of chemical bonds.