Botany-Calvin Cycle
NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
How many total molecules of ATP and NADPH are utilized to synthesize one molecule of glucose through the Calvin cycle?
A
18 ATP and 12 NADPH
B
12 ATP and 18 NADPH
C
24 ATP and 18 NADPH
D
18 ATP and 18 NADPH
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
To synthesize one molecule of glucose, the Calvin cycle requires 18 ATP and 12 NADPH, as 6 CO2 molecules are fixed, with each CO2 requiring 3 ATP and 2 NADPH.
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