The Calvin cycle is essentially:
A) started by the oxygen capture by Rubisco
B) a reductive pentose phosphate cycle
C) the reductive, or reverse, tricarboxylic acid cycle
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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The Calvin cycle is a reductive pentose phosphate cycle that takes place in the chloroplasts of plants and algae. It involves the fixation of carbon dioxide into an organic molecule, which is then further processed to form glucose and other sugars. It is not started by oxygen capture by Rubisco or a reverse tricarboxylic acid cycle.

The Calvin Cycle Is Essentially