AIPMT PRELIMS2000Botany-Photosynthesis
AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
For the synthesis of one glucose molecule the calvin cycle operates for :
A
2 times
B
4 times
C
6 times
D
8 times
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The Calvin cycle must turn 6 times to fix enough carbon (6 CO₂) to synthesize one glucose molecule.
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