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Calvin cycle

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_cycle)

The Calvin cycle, Calvin–Benson–Bassham (CBB) cycle, reductive pentose phosphate cycle or C3 cycle is a series of biochemical redox reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Photosynthesis
N/ACell respiration

This term is used for the following terms: 
C3 cycle
Reductive pentose phosphate cycle

Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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