Why is calvin cycle refered to as the dark reactions?

Answer 1

The calvin cycle is the sum of the light independent reactions of photosynthesis. It is the process of fixing carbon from carbon dioxide into larger carbon compounds such as sugars.

It takes place after the light dependent reactions using the products from the light dependent reactions. These products consist of ATP and reduced NADP (NADPH).

Answer 2

Calvin Cycle is referred to as the dark reactions, because it is separate from the energy transduction reactions that require sun light. The term "dark reactions" is misleading. It is actually light independent reactions. These reactions occur either during daytime or at night, as long as energy is available.

Answer 3

because the 'light reactions' come before it and directly need sunlight to operate. so if you compare the two, the calvin cycle doesn't directly need sunlight and can be called 'dark' in comparison the light reactions.

Answer 4

like lexi said, the calvin cycle doesnt need light in order to make sugar. it simply uses the ATP and NADPH from the LDR in order to make sugar. light is need only to excite electrons in the LDR in order to do photophosporalation(spelled wrong, i know) to make ATP.

hope this helps.

Answer 5

easy is mandatory in basic terms to supply lowering skill and ATP. as quickly as those are produced in easy reaction fixation of CO2 is accomplished in absence of sunshine i.e. in darkish subsequently the call.