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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