Calvin cycle
[/ˈkælvɪn ˈsaɪkəl/]
nounpl: Calvin cycles
ciclo de Calvin
1. A series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts during photosynthesis, in which carbon dioxide is fixed into organic compounds (glucose); the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis
The Calvin cycle converts carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH produced by the light reactions.
O ciclo de Calvin converte dióxido de carbono em glicose usando ATP e NADPH produzidos pelas reações luminosas.
2. The three-stage metabolic pathway consisting of carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate
Students learn about the Calvin cycle as a fundamental process in plant biology and biochemistry.
Os alunos aprendem sobre o ciclo de Calvin como um processo fundamental na biologia vegetal e bioquímica.
The Calvin cycle is named after American biochemist Melvin Calvin, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1961 for his discoveries concerning photosynthesis. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese scientific communities and is a cornerstone concept in high school and university biology curricula in both Brazil and the United States.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the Calvin cycle is the heart of photosynthesis
understanding the Calvin cycle is key to comprehending plant metabolism
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