Calvin Cycle

Definition

The Calvin Cycle is a set of chemical reactions that take place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis. It uses the energy from light to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

Related terms

Photosynthesis:

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigments.

Chloroplasts:

Organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis.

Glucose:

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.