dark phase

Question 1

where does the dark phase occur?

Answer 1

stroma (liquid part) of the chloroplast where the needed enzymes are found

Question 2

the dark phase involves a series of chemical reactions known as the _______?

Answer 2

Calvin cycle

Question 3

the raw materials for the dark phase are?

Answer 3

-carbon dioxide
-hydrogen (from light phase)
-ATP molecule (from light phase)

Question 4

energised hydrogen atom + carbondioxide = ?

Answer 4

glucose

Question 5

describe what happens in the Calvins cycle

Answer 5

hydrogen is released and bonds with CO2 using energy from the ATP. This produces glucose