In which region of the chloroplast does the fixation of CO2 occur to produce sugars?

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11 May 2018
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The CO2 fixation step in photosynthesis takes place in the stroma of the chloroplast, where enzymes convert carbon dioxide into sugar molecules. The grana and thylakoids are primarily involved in the light-dependent reactions, while the outer membrane serves as a protective barrier.

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