The Calvin Cycle

🌱 How Do Plants Turn CO₂ Into Glucose? 🌱 In this IB Biology video, we break down the Calvin Cycle, the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis that transform carbon dioxide into organic molecules! You’ll learn about: ✅ Carbon Fixation – How RuBisCO incorporates CO₂ into organic molecules 🏗️ ✅ Reduction Phase – How ATP & NADPH convert 3-PGA into G3P 🔄 ✅ Regeneration of RuBP – The cycle’s completion and preparation for the next round 🔁 ✅ Energy Inputs – Why ATP and NADPH from the light-dependent reactions are essential 💡 ✅ Glucose Formation – How G3P contributes to carbohydrate production 🍞 ✅ How Environmental Factors Affect the Calvin Cycle – Light intensity, CO₂ concentration, and temperature 🌍 This video is perfect for IB Biology, AP Biology, and plant science students who want to understand how plants create organic molecules to sustain life! 🔬 Want more IB Biology content? Subscribe and check out the full Photosynthesis Playlist here:    • C1.3 - Photosynthesis   💬 Question of the Day: How do changing CO₂ levels impact the Calvin Cycle? Comment below!