Chapter 20, Problem 5P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reactions of the Calvin cycle sometimes referred to as the dark reactions and also if they occur only at night or are secret reactions should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Plants need energy as glucose or carbohydrate to survive. During photosynthesis, the plants combine water along with carbon dioxide and use sunlight to form carbohydrates. There are two phases of photosynthesis: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions or dark reactions.