Botany-Calvin Cycle
NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
How many ATP molecules are consumed in total during the Calvin cycle to synthesize one molecule of glucose?
A
18 ATP
B
12 ATP
C
24 ATP
D
36 ATP
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the Calvin cycle requires 18 ATP molecules to synthesize one molecule of glucose, as 6 turns of the cycle are needed, with each turn using 3 ATP molecules.
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