Regeneration of RuBP
What Regeneration of RuBP means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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Most triose phosphate is used to regenerate ribulose bisphosphate so the Calvin cycle can continue.
Most TP is used to regenerate RuBP, which requires further ATP, so the cycle is self-sustaining.
Topics that use Regeneration of RuBP
- Photosynthesis (OCR A-Level)
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- Carbohydrate synthesis and storage
- Chloroplast ultrastructure
- Compartmentalisation of photosynthesis
- Control variables
- Dependence on the light-dependent stage
- Dependent variable
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