The Calvin Cycle in CAM Plants Exemplifies the Term "Light-Independent

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Calvin cycle in CAM plants exemplifies the term "light-independent reactions" because

• A)CAM plants thrive in dimly-light conditions.
• B)the stomata of CAM plants only open and allow carbon dioxide to enter at night.
• C)sunlight is not used in chlorophyll synthesis.
• D)CAM plants wither and die if exposed to sunlight.
• E)the RuBP carboxylase in CAM plants is inhibited by light.

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