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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #11397
Question 1
End product of Calvin cycle is:
  • 3-phosphoglycerate
  • Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P)✔️
  • Ribulose bisphosphate
  • Glucose carbon $CO_2$
Correct Answer Explanation
The direct end product of the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions) is Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P), a 3-carbon sugar phosphate. G3P is the first stable carbohydrate produced and serves as the precursor for glucose, sucrose, starch, and other organic molecules. RuBP is regenerated in the cycle, not a net product.