AIIMS2002Biology-Photosynthesis
AIIMS 2002 Biology Calvin Cycle Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : When six molecules of carbon dioxide participate in photosynthesis, 12 molecules of NADPH + H⁺ and 18 ATP are used up, forming one hexose molecule.
Reason : The photosynthetic light reaction results in the formation of ATP and NADPH₂.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
B
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
C
Assertion is true but Reason is false
D
Both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
When six molecules of carbon dioxide enter calvin cycle, one hexose molecule is formed.
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