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Light-independent reaction

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noun

The series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis that do not require light to proceed, and ultimately produce organic molecules from carbon dioxide.


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The energy released from ATP (produced during the light reactions) drives this metabolic pathway. It is described to be light-independent as it proceeds regardless of the amount of light available. The term is used in contrast to light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis that as the name implies depends on and requires light to take place.


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Compare: light-dependent reaction
See also: photosynthesis, Calvin cycle


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