Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle take place?

Practice Questions

Q1
Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle take place?
  1. Thylakoid membrane
  2. Stroma
  3. Outer membrane
  4. Inner membrane

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle take place?
Correct Answer: stroma
  • Step 1: Understand that chloroplasts are the parts of plant cells where photosynthesis happens.
  • Step 2: Know that chloroplasts have different parts, including the thylakoid membranes and the stroma.
  • Step 3: Identify that the stroma is the fluid-filled space inside the chloroplast, surrounding the thylakoids.
  • Step 4: Learn that the Calvin cycle is a series of chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
  • Step 5: Remember that the Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma of the chloroplast.
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