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Meiosis — Unit test

Question 10 • HVA 26-27 IM Biology A

What is carbon fixation, and how does it relate to photosynthesis?

Answer
A
It is the absorption of CO2 from the air, and it occurs during the light-dependent reactions.
B
It is the reduction of CO2, and it occurs during the Calvin cycle.
C
It is the conversion of CO2 into organic compounds, and it forms 3-PGA.
D
It is the production of CO2 during regeneration, and it forms RuBP.

Explanation

Carbon fixation is the incorporation of inorganic carbon dioxide into an organic molecule. In photosynthesis, the Calvin cycle fixes CO₂ when it combines with RuBP, producing 3-PGA as the first stable product. Thus, the choice describing conversion of CO₂ into organic compounds and formation of 3-PGA is correct.

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