1 The former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis. ( 2 n.) A brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. 3  In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis. ( 4 n.) The tracing of things to their source, and the resolving of knowledge into its original principles.
The Calvin Cycle are dark reactions that produce CH20 (Carbohydrates) from CO2. The light reactions produce 02 from H20 and solar energy.
What is obvious from that is the connection to the light reactions. The Calvin cycle needs NADPH and ATP from the light reactions. Thus the Calvin cycle is inseparable from the light reactions...they only occur in the light! This is why dark reactions is a poor name for the Calvin cycle. This relationship with the light reactions is reciprocal...the light reactions need a supply of ADP, P i, and NADP + which come directly from the Calvin cycle: