The Calvin Cycle Uses All of the Following Except _______

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Calvin cycle uses all of the following except _______ to produce glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) .

• A) CO₂
• B) ATP
• C) NADPH
• D) rubisco
• E) oxygen

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Definitions:

Reaction Intermediate

A transient species formed during a chemical reaction that does not appear in the overall reaction equation.

Consumed

Refers to the use or expenditure of a resource, such as energy or materials, especially until it is depleted.

Formed

Undergone the process of formation or being created or structured in a specific way.

Energy Diagram

A graphical representation that shows the energy levels of the reactants, intermediates, and products in a chemical reaction.