During Photosynthesis, When Is CO2 Utilized

question 6

Multiple Choice

During photosynthesis, when is CO2 utilized?

• A)during the light reactions only
• B)during the Calvin cycle only
• C)during both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle
• D)during neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle

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Definitions:

Linoleic Acid

An essential polyunsaturated fatty acid found in many vegetable oils, important for the structure and function of cellular membranes.

Polyunsaturated

Describes organic compounds, typically fats, that have more than one double bond in their hydrocarbon chains, offering a variety of health benefits.

Saturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid with no double bonds between carbon atoms, leading to a fully "saturated" molecule with hydrogen.

Catalytic Hydrogenation

A chemical reaction that involves the addition of hydrogen to a compound, typically in the presence of a catalyst.