Botany-Calvin Cycle
NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
How many molecules of NADPH are required to fix 12 molecules of CO2 during the Calvin cycle?
A
24 NADPH
B
36 NADPH
C
18 NADPH
D
12 NADPH
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, 2 molecules of NADPH are required per CO2 molecule fixed. Therefore, for 12 CO2 molecules, 24 NADPH molecules are needed.
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