Final answer:
During the reduction phase of the Calvin cycle, ATP and NADPH are produced, and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) is produced from 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA).
Step-by-step explanation:
During the second phase, the reduction phase, of the Calvin cycle, the following processes occur:
- ATP production: Six molecules of ATP are used to convert 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) into glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P).
- NADPH production: Six molecules of NADPH (from the light-dependent reactions) are used to convert 3-PGA into G3P.
- G3P production: The reduction of 3-PGA using ATP and NADPH results in the production of G3P, which can be used to synthesize glucose.