Botany-Calvin Cycle
NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
How many total molecules of ATP are consumed during the Calvin Cycle to synthesize one molecule of glucose?
A
18 ATP
B
12 ATP
C
24 ATP
D
6 ATP
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The Calvin Cycle requires 3 molecules of ATP per CO₂ molecule. Since 6 CO₂ molecules are needed to form one glucose, a total of 18 ATP molecules are consumed.
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