What is the dark phase of photosynthesis?

The time has come to continue with our two-chapter mini-series on photosynthesis. In the previous chapter, we covered the general concepts of this process, and the light phase in particular. read more

Photosynthesis: the dark phase Photosynthesis In the dark phase, the ribulose bisphosphate added to the carbon dioxide gas (CO2) in the air results in the production of organic compounds. The time has come to continue with our two-chapter mini-series on photosynthesis. read more

The Calvin Cycle are the light independent reactions (dark reactions is not technically correct because the products of the Light dependent reactions of photosynthesis are what the Calvin Cycle uses to produce glucose and oxygen) The Calvin Cycle is a multi step cycle that basically produces glucose and oxygen. read more

Dark reactions make use of these organic energy molecules (ATP and NADPH). This reaction cycle is also called Calvin Benison Cycle, and it occurs in the stroma. ATP provides the energy while NADPH provides the electrons required to fix the CO2 (carbon dioxide) into carbohydrates. read more