The Calvin cycle: starts with glucose. uses energy from NADH and FADH$_2$ to reduce carbon atoms. uses ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate and CO$_2$ as the initial substrates. occurs in the cristae.
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Step 1: The Calvin cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms. Show more…
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