During photosynthesis, light energy is used to generate chemical free energy, stored in glucose. The light-independent Calvin cycle, also (misleadingly) known as the "dark reaction" or "dark stage", uses the energy from ...
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Yes, the Calvin cycle is the light-independent portion of photosynthesis, because it doesn't rely on chlorophyll, and therefore doesn't use light in it's processes.
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Light independent reactions occur in the stroma, the fluid in the chloroplast surrounding the thylakoids. ChaCha!
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The light-independent reaction occurs within the stroma or cytosol-like region of the chloroplast.
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because the calvin cycle does not require light
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The light-dependent reaction can only occur in the light because light supplies the energy needed for the reaction. In this stage of photosynthesis, light energy is converted into chemical energy (ATP) and 'reducing power' (NADPH) which are...
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Light-independent reactions produce the energy for the synthesis of glucose and other organic molecules in the body. ChaCha on!
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