by stehr.jamey
Step into the intricate world of the Calvin Cycle, where carbon dioxide is transformed into glucose through a series of fascinating biochemical reactions. This quiz will test your grasp on the key steps, enzymes, and molecules involved in this vital process. Sharpen your pencils and get ready to delve into the heart of plant photosynthesis. Good luck, and may your knowledge bloom!
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Calvin Cycle Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of the Calvin Cycle?
To produce oxygen
To produce glucose
To produce ATP
To produce NADPH
2. Where does the Calvin Cycle take place in the plant cell?
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
3. Which enzyme is responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in the Calvin Cycle?
ATP synthase
Rubisco
Hexokinase
Phosphofructokinase
4. What is the first stable product formed in the Calvin Cycle?
Glucose
Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P)
3-Phosphoglycerate (3-PGA)
Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP)
5. How many molecules of ATP are consumed in one turn of the Calvin Cycle?
3
6
9
12
6. How many molecules of NADPH are used in one turn of the Calvin Cycle?
3
6
9
12
7. Which phase of the Calvin Cycle involves the regeneration of RuBP?
Carbon fixation
Reduction
Regeneration
Photorespiration
8. How many turns of the Calvin Cycle are needed to produce one molecule of glucose?
1
3
6
12
9. What is the role of ATP in the Calvin Cycle?
Provides energy for carbon fixation
Provides energy for the reduction phase
Provides energy for the regeneration phase
All of the above
10. Which molecule is regenerated at the end of the Calvin Cycle?
Glucose
NADPH
RuBP
3-PGA
11. What is the role of NADPH in the Calvin Cycle?
Provides energy for carbon fixation
Acts as a reducing agent
Provides energy for the regeneration phase
All of the above
12. Which molecule is the final product of the Calvin Cycle?
RuBP
3-PGA
G3P
NADPH
13. What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?
It is used in the Calvin Cycle
It is released into the atmosphere
It is converted into glucose
It is stored in the plant
14. How does the Calvin Cycle contribute to the plant’s overall energy balance?
By producing oxygen
By producing glucose for energy storage
By producing ATP
By producing NADPH
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