Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the Calvin cycle?
A) The Calvin cycle is considered a "dark" reaction, because it is not directly related to photosynthesis.
B) The Calvin cycle is a carefully regulated process because excess starch can be toxic to plant cells.
C) The Calvin cycle uses a rare (and thus "rate-limiting") enzyme called rubisco.
D) The action of rubisco is all that is necessary to produce high-energy triose phosphate from O2.
E) None of the other answer options is correct.
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