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Link the thylakoid reactions to the Calvin cycle in one diagram, with a running ledger of the ATP and NADPH the light reactions make and the amounts the Calvin cycle uses. Slide the light and CO2 controls to see which one limits the rate, and mix cyclic with noncyclic electron flow to change the ATP-to-NADPH balance. A carbon tracker follows three CO2 molecules through one turn of the cycle to a single exported sugar, and the app shows that the released oxygen comes from water.
Open Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator (photosynthesis.apps.vtc.com)
About Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator
Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Link the thylakoid reactions to the Calvin cycle in one diagram, with a running ledger of the ATP and NADPH the light reactions make and the amounts the Calvin cycle uses. Slide the light and CO2 controls to see which one limits the rate, and mix cyclic with noncyclic electron flow to change the ATP-to-NADPH balance. A carbon tracker follows three CO2 molecules through one turn of the cycle to a single exported sugar, and the app shows that the released oxygen comes from water. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- Link the thylakoid reactions to the Calvin cycle in one diagram
- A running ledger of the ATP and NADPH the light reactions make and the amounts the Calvin cycle uses
- Slide the light and CO2 controls to see which one limits the rate
- Mix cyclic with noncyclic electron flow to change the ATP-to-NADPH balance
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator on VTC?
Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Link the thylakoid reactions to the Calvin cycle in one diagram, with a running ledger of the ATP and NADPH the light reactions make and the amounts the Calvin cycle uses. Slide the light and CO2 controls to see which one limits the rate, and mix cyclic with noncyclic electron flow to change the ATP-to-NADPH balance.
Is Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle Simulator for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://photosynthesis.apps.vtc.com in your browser.