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Question
Some of these terms/chemicals are associated with the C4 cycle. Explain.
Calvin cycle
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Solution
The steps after the splitting of water molecules lead to the formation of carbohydrates. This happens in a cyclical manner and is called the calvin cycle. This was first observed by melvin calvin and his co-workers.
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