Question

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

• A. use ATP to release carbon dioxide
• B. use NADPH to release carbon dioxide
• C. split water and release oxygen
• D. synthesize simple sugars from carbon dioxide

Answer 1

The correct option is D

synthesize simple sugars from carbon dioxide

In the Calvin cycle, carbon dioxide is fixed to an organic substrate and then sugars are formed.This is a biosynthetic cycle.