The First Step of the Calvin Cycle Involves Adding CO₂

question 31

Short Answer

The first step of the Calvin cycle involves adding CO₂ to ________________ to produce two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate.

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Definitions:

Clay

1. Any fine-grained sedimentary particle that is finer than 1/256 mm. 2. A family of finely crystalline, hydrous-silicate minerals with a two- or three-layered crystal structure.

Calcium Carbonate

A chemical compound found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite, and is the primary component of shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs.

O-Horizon

The uppermost layer of soil, primarily composed of organic matter, including decomposed leaves, twigs, and other plant material.

Arid Climate

A dry climate with very little precipitation, insufficient to sustain much plant life, typically found in desert regions.