Question

Why is it to call the Calvin cycle the light independent reactions vs the dark reactions

Answer 1

People call the Calvin cycle the dark reaction. The reason for calling the Calvin cycle the dark reaction is because it requires no light during its process in photosynthesis.

Answer 2

The Calvin cycle is known as the light independent reaction though it is not directly dependent on the light but the requirement of energy carriers ( ATP and NADPH) which is essential for initiation of Calvin cycle is dependent on light.