The Calvin cycle produces sugar from carbon dioxide. How many turns of the Calvin cycle will it take to make one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6)? Explain your answer. Why is water split by PSII in the light reactions?

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Problem 12SA: Which of the following substances does not participate in the Calvin-Benson cycle? a. ATP c. NADPH...
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  1. The Calvin cycle produces sugar from carbon dioxide. How many turns of the Calvin cycle will it take to make one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6)? Explain your answer.
  2. Why is water split by PSII in the light reactions?
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