The Calvin cycle requires ________ and ________ from the light reactions in order to operate.
A)glucose...carbon dioxide
B)electrons...NADH
C)ATP...NADPH
D)RuBP...NADP⁺

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The Calvin cycle requires ATP and NADPH from the light reactions in order to operate, as these provide the energy and reducing power necessary for the synthesis of glucose. Glucose and carbon dioxide are actually products of the Calvin cycle, not inputs, and electrons and NADH are not directly involved in this process. RuBP (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate) is an important substrate in the Calvin cycle, but it is not provided by the light reactions.

The Calvin Cycle Requires ________ and ________ from the Light

The Calvin Cycle Requires and from the Light