The Calvin cycle is a
A) cyclic pathway that produces three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.
B) linear pathway that produces three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.
C) cyclic pathway that produces ATP and NADPH.
D) linear pathway that produces ATP and NADPH.
E) cyclic pathway that produces ATP and three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.

Question

The Calvin cycle is a 
A) cyclic pathway that produces three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.
B) linear pathway that produces three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.
C) cyclic pathway that produces ATP and NADPH.
D) linear pathway that produces ATP and NADPH.
E) cyclic pathway that produces ATP and three-carbon carbohydrates from CO₂.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Calvin cycle is where oxidized carbon dioxide is reduced into carbohydrates.

The Calvin Cycle Is a