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The light-independent (Calvin cycle) reactions take place in the:

  • A stroma
  • B thylakoids
  • C cytoplasm
  • D nucleus

Correct answer: A. stroma

Explanation: The Calvin cycle occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.

Concept context

Light reactions, the Calvin cycle, C3/C4/CAM pathways, photorespiration, and factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. One of the highest-yield NEET chapters.

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