The Calvin Cycle

question 34

Multiple Choice

The Calvin cycle

• A)is a cyclic pathway that produces three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.
• B)is a linear pathway that produces three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.
• C)is a cyclic pathway that produces ATP and NADPH.
• D)is a linear pathway that produces ATP and NADPH.

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Definitions:

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