Which molecule in the Calvin cycle is used to synthesize starch and sucrose?

A) 3-phosphoglycerate
B) glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
C) ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate
D) 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate
E) ribulose-5-phosphate


Answer: B

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