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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.

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