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Light Independent Reactions in Photosynthesis

Question 3 • 41111de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - NM-Biology - S1

What did you include in your answer?

Answer
A
Carbon dioxide (CO2) combines with a five-carbon compound
B
3-phosphoglycerate (PGA) is formed.

Explanation

In the Calvin cycle, carbon dioxide combines with a five-carbon compound called RuBP. The resulting unstable six-carbon compound splits into two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate (PGA), so both statements apply.

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