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The Calvin cycle is also called the

(a) Hatch and Slack cycle Your answer
(b) C₃ cycle Correct
(c) C₄ cycle Your answer
(d) glycolate cycle Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (b)

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Explanation

Why (b) is correct

The Calvin cycle is also called the C₃ cycle because its first stable product (PGA) has three carbons.

Why the other options are wrong

(a) · your answer The Hatch and Slack cycle is the C₄ pathway.
(c) · your answer The C₄ cycle is the Hatch and Slack pathway.
(d) · your answer The glycolate cycle is photorespiration.

NCERT point: Melvin Calvin worked out the C₃ cycle.

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