Complete the following statements about the products of the Calvin cycle and their importance to heterotrophs by selecting the appropriate terms from the dropdown lists.
1. The Calvin cycle produces a very versatile chemical compound named (Click to select), which can be converted to many carbohydrates, as well as fatty acids and amino acids. Compared to animal cells, algae and plants have enormous (Click to select) capabilities.
2. One of the organic molecules produced from Calvin cycle products is (Click to select), which is the molecule most often metabolized to produce ATP.
3. Glucose phosphate can be combined with (Click to select) (and the phosphate removed) to form sucrose, the molecule plants use to transport carbohydrates from one part of the plant to the other.
4. Glucose phosphate is also the starting point for the synthesis of (Click to select), which is the storage form of glucose in plants. Some of this stored glucose is found in chloroplasts, but most is found in the (Click to select) of plants.
5. Glucose phosphate is used to build (Click to select), a structural component of plant cell walls that is called (Click to select) when ingested by humans, because we are unable to digest it.
6. A plant can use the hydrocarbon skeleton of G3P to form fatty acids and glycerol, which are combined in the familiar food products known as plant (Click to select). Also, when (Click to select) is added to the G3P hydrocarbon skeleton, amino acids are formed.
Answer (2)
The Calvin cycle produces G3P, which is essential for synthesizing carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids, benefiting heterotrophs indirectly. Plants have significant photosynthetic capabilities, crucial for creating glucose and starch for energy storage. Furthermore, glucose phosphate plays a key role in building structural components and food products derived from plants. ;
The Calvin cycle produces G3P, a versatile compound that forms carbohydrates and other organic molecules essential for heterotrophs. It plays a critical role in synthesizing glucose, starch, cellulose, and plant oils. This process enables plants to store energy and provide nutrients for other organisms, including humans.
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