Botany-Calvin Cycle

NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the Calvin Cycle is correct?

A

The Calvin Cycle occurs in mesophyll cells of C3 plants and bundle sheath cells of C4 plants.

B

Only C4 plants utilize RuBisCO in the Calvin Cycle for CO2 fixation.

C

The Calvin Cycle produces glucose directly without the need for ATP and NADPH.

D

The Calvin Cycle requires three turns to fix one molecule of CO2.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The Calvin Cycle occurs in the mesophyll cells of C3 plants, while in C4 plants, it occurs in bundle sheath cells, indicating a distinct difference in location for these pathways as stated in the provided context.

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