Photosynthesis Problem Set 2
Problem 2: Calvin cycle reactions.
Which statement about carbohydrate biosynthesis during the dark reactions of
photosynthesis (i.e. the Calvin cycle reactions) is NOT TRUE?
A.
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RUBISCO is a an enzyme required for carbon dioxide fixation.
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B.
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NADPH is the source of electrons for glucose biosynthesis.
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C.
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ATP is the energy source for glucose biosynthesis.
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D.
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The reactions occur in the photosynthetic membranes of chloroplasts.
The enzymes of carbohydrate biosynthesis in photosynthesis (i.e. the Calvin cycle reactions) are soluble components of the stroma of chloroplasts.
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E.
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Oxygen is not required.
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