In which part of the chloroplast does the Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions) take place?
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Correct answer: Stroma
The stroma is the fluid-filled space surrounding the thylakoids. It contains the necessary enzymes, such as RuBisCO, required to catalyze the conversion of carbon dioxide into organic sugar molecules.
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