Objectives for Light-Independent Reactions

Learning Objectives for "Light-Independent Reactions" Section

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. Briefly describe the overall function of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis and state where in the chloroplast they occur.

2. State how the light-dependent and light-independent reactions are linked during photosynthesis.

3. State the reactants and the products for the light-independent reactions.

4. Briefly describe the following stages of the Calvin cycle:

a. CO₂ fixation
b. production of G3P
c. regeneration of RuBP

5. State the significance of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) in the Calvin cycle.