Light-independent Reaction (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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Where in the chloroplast does the light-independent reaction occur?
Where in the chloroplast does the light-independent reaction occur?
Stroma
What is the alternative name for the light-independent reaction?
What is the alternative name for the light-independent reaction?
Calvin cycle
Which products from the light-dependent reaction are used in the Calvin cycle?
Which products from the light-dependent reaction are used in the Calvin cycle?
ATP and reduced NADP
How many carbon atoms does ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) contain?
How many carbon atoms does ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP) contain?
5
What does the enzyme rubisco catalyse?
What does the enzyme rubisco catalyse?
Reaction between CO₂ and RuBP
How many GP molecules form when CO₂ reacts with RuBP?
How many GP molecules form when CO₂ reacts with RuBP?
Two 3-carbon molecules
What role does reduced NADP play in the Calvin cycle?
What role does reduced NADP play in the Calvin cycle?
Provides reducing power to convert GP to TP
Which organic substances can be made from triose phosphate?
Which organic substances can be made from triose phosphate?
Starch, cellulose, lipids, amino acids
What is required from the light-dependent reaction to regenerate RuBP?
What is required from the light-dependent reaction to regenerate RuBP?
ATP
Which structures in the stroma allow quick protein manufacture?
Which structures in the stroma allow quick protein manufacture?
DNA and ribosomes