Why is it not entirely accurate to adopt the common phrase "light-independent reactions" when referring to the calvin cycle?

because the Calvin cycle requires the products from light dependent reaction in order to proceeds.

Explanation:

The Calvin cycle is one of the two stages of photosynthesis. It is also commonly referred to as light-independent reaction.

During photosynthesis, the light dependent reaction generates ATP and NADPH from the photolysis of water. Thereafter, the ATP and NADPH generated are utilized in Calvin cycle to fix carbon dioxide to generate glucose.

It thus means that if the light dependent reaction is hindered, there will not be ATP and NADH available to drive the Calvin cycle. Hence, the so called light-independent reaction indirectly depends on the light dependent reaction.

Therefore, it is not entirely accurate to adopt the phrase 'light-independent reaction' when referring to the Calvin cycle because the Calvin cycle requires the products from light dependent reaction in order to proceeds.

the overall balanced equation

6co2 + 6h2o > c6h12o6 + 6o2

sunlight energy

where: co2 = carbon dioxide

h2o = water

light energy is required

c6h12o6 = glucose

o2 = oxygen

the major parts of the digestive system:

salivary glands.

pharynx.

esophagus.

stomach.

small intestine.

large intestine.

rectum.

accessory digestive organs: liver, gallbladder, pancreas.