SATHEE: Calvin-Cycle

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and other organisms use the .

The first step in photosynthesis is the absorption of light are released into the atmosphere.

Photosynthesis is a vital process for life on Earth. It provides the oxygen that we breathe and the food that we eat. It also helps to regulate the Earth’s climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

What Is Photosynthesis in Biology?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and other organisms use the energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. It is a complex process that takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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C3 Plants

C3 Plants: The Calvin Cycle Specialists

C3 plants are plants that use the Calvin cycle (C3 pathway) as their primary method of carbon fixation during photosynthesis. They are called C3 plants because the first stable product of carbon fixation is a 3-carbon compound (3-phosphoglycerate, 3-PGA).

The C3 Pathway (Calvin Cycle)

Phase 1: Carbon Fixation

CO₂ combines with ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP)
Catalyzed by the enzyme RuBisCO
Forms two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA)

Phase 2: Reduction

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Photosynthesis

What Is Photosynthesis in Biology?

C3 Plants: The Calvin Cycle Specialists

The C3 Pathway (Calvin Cycle)