Question
Download Solution PDFPhotochemically generated ATP is consumed in which one of the following phases of Calvin‐Benson cycle?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Reduction and regeneration
Key Points
- The Calvin cycle is a step in the photosynthetic process that converts atmospheric CO2 into sugar phosphates for use in a broader metabolism that supports the growth and development of plants.
- In the stroma of plant cell chloroplasts, the Calvin cycle occurs.
- There are eleven enzymes involved in this cycle, which has three stages:
- Carboxylation - carried out by the Rubisco enzyme (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase)
- Reduction - of the C3 acids produced during the carboxylation reaction (the stage of sugar formation)
- Regeneration - of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RUBP), which is the CO2-acceptor molecule of Rubisco enzyme.
Explanation:
- Reduction and regeneration are the two stages where ATP is consumed as shown in the figure above,
- Thus option 4 is the correct option and other mentioned options are false.
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