What is the function of cyclic phosphorylation in the Calvin cycle?

What is the function of cyclic phosphorylation in the Calvin cycle?
  1. To provide ATP and NADPH
  2. To meet the difference in number of ATP and NADPH used in the dark reaction
  3. To regulate the flow of CO₂ into the cycle
  4. To control the production of glucose

Solution

Cyclic phosphorylation takes place to meet the difference in number of ATP and NADPH used in the dark reaction.

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