Multiple Choice
The Calvin cycle is a series of reactions that _____.
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9. Photosynthesis
Calvin Cycle
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Where does the Calvin cycle take place in plant cells?
A
In the stroma of the chloroplast
B
In the mitochondrial matrix
C
In the thylakoid membrane
D
In the cytoplasm
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Understand the context of the Calvin cycle: It is part of photosynthesis, specifically the light-independent reactions, where carbon dioxide is fixed into organic molecules like glucose.
Recall the structure of the chloroplast: It consists of the outer membrane, inner membrane, stroma (fluid-filled space), and thylakoid membranes (where light-dependent reactions occur).
Identify the location of the Calvin cycle: The Calvin cycle requires enzymes that are found in the stroma of the chloroplast, which is the site of light-independent reactions.
Eliminate incorrect options: The mitochondrial matrix is involved in cellular respiration, not photosynthesis. The thylakoid membrane is where light-dependent reactions occur, and the cytoplasm is outside the chloroplast and unrelated to the Calvin cycle.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'In the stroma of the chloroplast,' as this is where the Calvin cycle takes place in plant cells.
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