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In this article we will discuss about the History and Phases of Calvin Cycle. History of Calvin Cycle: The cycle was discovered by Calvin, Benson and their colleagues in California, U.S.A. They fed Chlorella and Scenedesmus with radioactive 14C in carbon dioxide. Radio­active carbon, 14C has a half life of 5568 years. Therefore, the path of CO2 fixation can be [...]

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Calvin Cycle 2. Features of Calvin Cycle 3. Enzymes. Meaning of Calvin Cycle: Like the photosynthetic reactions which are driven by the light energy the reactions which joint hydrogen and CO2 to produce carbohydrate also require energy and the main source of this energy is the assimilatory power (ATP + [...]