Calvin-Benson cycle

The Calvin-Benson cycle, also known as the Calvin cycle, is a crucial process in photosynthesis where plants convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into glucose, a type of sugar. This cycle occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells and involves a series of chemical reactions. Using energy from sunlight, captured during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, the cycle combines carbon dioxide with a five-carbon sugar, eventually producing glucose. This process is essential for plant growth and serves as a primary source of energy for almost all life on Earth.