Multiple choice

The light independent reactions take place in the _______ of the chloroplast.

  1. stroma

  2. thylakoids

  3. leaves

  4. None of the above

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Explanation

The light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) occur in the stroma of the chloroplast. The stroma is the fluid-filled space surrounding the thylakoids. Thylakoids are where the light-dependent reactions occur. Leaves contain chloroplasts but are not the specific site of the Calvin Cycle.