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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