Definition for Calvin cycle

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The cycle that includes carbon fixation, reduction and carbohydrate production, and regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP). During this process, ATP is used as a source of energy and NADPH is used as a source of high-energy electrons so that CO2 can be incorporated into carbohydrate.