Sarah J.

asked • 01/11/15

what molecule gets broken down during the calvin cycle of photosynthesis? What product is made?

what molecule gets broken down during the calvin cycle of photosynthesis? What product is made?

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Charles K. answered • 03/16/15

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The Calvin cycle uses the ATP and NAPDH produced in the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide from the air into molecules of C6H12O6, also known starch or sucrose.
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Sarah J.

Thank you for answering but it is way to long ahead of when I asked the question and I have moved on from this a long time ago...
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03/17/15

Charles K.

Only just saw it, sorry! Wish I could have helped you sooner.
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