Which of the following statements about the Calvin cycle is FALSE?
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Correct answer: It occurs exclusively in the dark, independent of light
The term 'dark reaction' is a misnomer; while it does not directly use light, it is most active during the day because it relies on the immediate supply of ATP and NADPH from the light reactions.
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