Biochemistry - CMBE
Biochemistry - CMBE
Biochemistry - CMBE
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8. Calvin-Benson Cycle<br />
Autotrophs use light energy to drive the<br />
conversion of CO 2 into higher carbon<br />
compounds.<br />
a) light phase – produce O 2 , generate NADPH 2+ ,<br />
and generate ATP.<br />
b) dark phase – reduce CO 2 to glucose using<br />
NADPH 2+ and ATP.