Which of the following is true of stage 2 of the Calvin cycle? A) Stage 2 involves the net incorporation of CO₂ into the six-carbon glucose molecule. B) Almost all of the NADPH and ATP from the light reactions are used in stage 2. C) Stage 2 reactions are localized on the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplasts. D) C₃, C₄, C₅, and C₆ sugars are all involved in stage 2 reactions.

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Stage 2 of the Calvin cycle involves the use of NADPH and ATP from the light-dependent reactions to convert carbon dioxide into glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, a three-carbon sugar. Almost all of the NADPH and ATP produced in the light reactions are used in stage 2. Choices A, C, and D are all incorrect statements about stage 2 reactions.

Which of the Following Is True of Stage 2 of the Calvin