10. The Calvin
(C3) Cycle
ATP and NADPH (from the light reactions)
power the creation of three carbon chains
11. The Calvin
(C3) Cycle
ADP and NADP+ return to the light reactions
in the thylakoid to be “recharged”
12. Formation of Glucose
3-carbon chains from the C3 cycle join to
form the six carbon molecule, glucose (or
other molecules required by the plant)
C-C-C + C-C-C C-C-C-C-C-C
Glucose
C6H12O6
13. Net Equation for Photosynthesis
6 CO2 + 6 H2O C6H12O6 + 6 O2
light, enzymes