The Calvin-Benson Cycle - [Step by step with review and final summary]

Опубликовано: 03 Сентябрь 2026
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In this video, we analyze step by step the reactions of the Calvin cycle, which constitutes the "dark" phase of photosynthesis.

0:00 Introduction
0:11 Relationship of the Calvin cycle to the light phase of photosynthesis
1:23 Incorporation of carbon dioxide (CO2) by algae and plants.

0:00 Introduction
0:11 Relationship of the Calvin cycle to the light phase of photosynthesis
1:23 Incorporation of carbon dioxide (CO2) by algae and plants 2:27 Carbon Fixation (and its Reduction)
3:10 Steps of the Calvin-Benson Cycle (x1 cycle)
6:12 Review of the Calvin Cycle (x3 cycles)
8:11 General Equation of the Calvin Cycle (x3 cycles)
9:11 General Equation for the Synthesis of a 6-Carbon Sugar (like Glucose) (x6 cycles)
9:21 Regulation of the Calvin Cycle by Light
10:02 Efficiency of the Calvin Cycle
10:45 End

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References

• Murray W. Nabors et al. (2006). “Introduction to Botany”. Madrid: Pearson Educación S.A.

• Curtis, H. et al. (2022). “Biology in Social Context”. Eighth edition. Buenos Aires: Médica Panamericana.

• Knowledge acquired during my Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and my teaching certification in Biology for Secondary and Higher Education at the University of Buenos Aires.

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