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1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

13. Photosynthesis

Calvin Cycle

Microbiology

13. Photosynthesis

Calvin Cycle

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Which of the following processes occurs during the Calvin cycle?

Reduction of NADPH

Release of oxygen

Regeneration of RuBP

Production of ATP

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Understand that the Calvin cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms.

Recognize that the Calvin cycle is also known as the light-independent reactions or dark reactions, as it does not require light directly.

Identify the three main phases of the Calvin cycle: carbon fixation, reduction phase, and regeneration of RuBP (ribulose bisphosphate).

Focus on the regeneration phase, where RuBP is regenerated to allow the cycle to continue. This involves the rearrangement of carbon atoms and the use of ATP.

Note that the Calvin cycle does not involve the release of oxygen or the production of ATP; instead, it consumes ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions.