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Select all of the following in which carbon fixation occurs in the Calvin cycle.Group of answer choicesC3 photosynthesisC4 photosynthesisCAM photosynthesis

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Select all of the following in which carbon fixation occurs in the Calvin cycle.Group of answer choicesC3 photosynthesisC4 photosynthesisCAM photosynthesis

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Carbon fixation occurs in the Calvin cycle in all three types of photosynthesis mentioned: C3 photosynthesis, C4 photosynthesis, and CAM photosynthesis.

  1. C3 Photosynthesis: This is the most common type of photosynthesis. In C3 photosynthesis, carbon fixation occurs when the enzyme RuBisCO incorporates carbon dioxide into an organic molecule, 3-PGA.

  2. C4 Photosynthesis: In C4 photosynthesis, carbon fixation also occurs, but it's a bit different. The process begins in mesophyll cells, where carbon dioxide is combined with phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) to form a four-carbon compound. This compound is then transferred to bundle-sheath cells, where the carbon dioxide is released and enters the Calvin cycle.

  3. CAM Photosynthesis: CAM photosynthesis is a type of photosynthesis that some plants use to survive in arid conditions. During the night, these plants open their stomata to take in carbon dioxide and fix it into a four-carbon compound, similar to C4 photosynthesis. During the day, when the stomata are closed to prevent water loss, this compound is broken down to release carbon dioxide, which then enters the Calvin cycle.

So, in summary, carbon fixation occurs in the Calvin cycle in all three types of photosynthesis: C3, C4, and CAM.

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