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9. Photosynthesis - Part 2 of 2

9. Photosynthesis - Part 2 of 2

9. Photosynthesis / Calvin Cycle / Problem 3

Which of the following statements best describes why the Calvin cycle is referred to as light-independent reactions?

A

The Calvin cycle occurs during night time

B

Because the stomata is closed at night

C

The Calvin cycle does not require ATP and NADPH produced from light reaction

D

The Calvin cycle does not depend on light directly to initiate the reaction

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