University of California Davis Biology Questionnaire

for every six molecules of CO2 that enter the Calvin Cycle, one molecule of glucose is created

glucose is created during the Calvin Cycle

99.9% of living things on Earth depend on photosynthesis either directly or indirectly for food

even if a plant was in complete darkness for an extended period of time, the Calvin Cycle could continue to produce glucose

light provides the energy boost to excite electrons during the first stage of photosynthesis

water is reduced.

glucose loses electrons

carbon dioxide loses electrons

water loses electrons.

carbon dioxide is oxidized

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What is the name of the specialized cells that allow the stomata to open and close (and hence conserve water in the plant)?