The Reactions of the Calvin Cycle Used to Be Referred

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Essay

The reactions of the Calvin cycle used to be referred to as the "dark reactions" of photosynthesis, implying that light was not required for this pathway to incorporate CO₂ into carbohydrate. However, in the absence of light the Calvin cycle shuts down. Which step of the Calvin cycle would be impacted FIRST by the absence of light energy?

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