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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 11. Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

In a condensed schematic representation of dark reaction of photosynthesis given below, steps ae indicated by alphabets. Select the option where the alphabets are correctly identified.
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  1. A \(A = CO _2\) fixation, \(B =\) Reduction, \(C =\) Phosphorylation, \(D =\) Regeneration
  2. B \(A =\) Regeneration, \(B = CO _2\) fixation, \(C =\) Reduction, D = Phosphorylation
  3. C \(A = CO _2\) fixation, \(B\) = Phosphorylation, \(C\) = Reduction, \(D\) = Regeneration
  4. D \(A = CO _2\) fixation, \(B =\) Phosphorylation, \(C =\) Regeneration, \(D =\) Reduction
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(C) \(A = CO _2\) fixation, \(B\) = Phosphorylation, \(C\) = Reduction, \(D\) = Regeneration

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(C) \(A = CO _2\) fixation, \(B\) = Phosphorylation, \(C\) = Reduction, \(D\) = Regeneration,
In the dark reaction (Calvin cycle), CO₂ fixation (A) is followed by phosphorylation (B) where ATP is used, then reduction (C) where NADPH is used, and finally regeneration (D) where RuBP is restored. This sequence accurately reflects the Calvin cycle's steps.