Calvin cycle refers to the set of chemical reactions taking place in the stroma of the chloroplast in which carbon is fixed into food (glucose). The whole process is divided into three stages namely: fixation, reduction, and regeneration (ribulose bisphosphate or RuBP).

It takes place in light-independent reaction of the the photosynthesis.

It does not require light energy to carry out the reactions however, it depends upon the products of light reaction (ATP and NADPH).

Fixation of one molecule of glucose requires 6 molecules of carbon dioxide, 9 ATP and 6 NADPH.

The fixation of carbon is catalyzed by an enzyme RuBisCO.

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What are the differences in the way lipids are found or function in plants and animals?

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Lipids are stored as triacylglycerols and waxes on both animals and plants

<h3>What is lipids ?</h3>

Lipid can be described as an organic compound that is not soluble in water. lipid is an essential component that is needed for proper functionality in both plants and animals.

In plants, lipids help provide lots of energy that is needed for different metabolic processes that goes on in the plant. Lipids also help fight off pathogens in plants

In animals, lipids also serve as an energy source and they help in the regulation of the different hormones present in the body. Lipid also help signal important molecules when they are required in the body and they also help in the proper digestion of food molecules.