Questions: The diagram below compares C4 and CAM photosynthesis. Identify where the Calvin cycle fits in the diagram for CAM plants:

Transcript text: The diagram below compares $\mathrm{C}_{4}$ and CAM photosynthesis. Identify where the Calvin cycle fits in the diagram for CAM plants:

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understand the Diagram

The diagram compares C4 and CAM photosynthesis. The left side represents C4 photosynthesis, and the right side represents CAM photosynthesis.

Step 2: Identify the Calvin Cycle

The Calvin cycle is a part of photosynthesis where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose. In CAM plants, the Calvin cycle occurs during the day when the stomata are closed to minimize water loss.

Step 3: Locate the Calvin Cycle in CAM Plants

In the diagram, the right side represents CAM photosynthesis. The Calvin cycle in CAM plants occurs in the same cells but at different times. The upper part of the right diagram (gray area) represents the night phase, and the lower part (yellow area) represents the day phase.