AIPMT PRELIMS2005Botany-Photosynthesis
AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Botany C₄ Pathway MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
As compared to a C₃ plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by C₄ plants:
A
2
B
6
C
0
D
12
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
C₄ plants require 6 additional ATP molecules compared to C₃ plants for the net production of one molecule of hexose sugar due to the additional steps in the C₄ pathway.
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