Botany-Calvin Cycle

NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

How many total molecules of ATP and NADPH are required to produce two molecules of glucose through the Calvin cycle?

A

36 ATP and 24 NADPH

B

18 ATP and 12 NADPH

C

54 ATP and 36 NADPH

D

72 ATP and 48 NADPH

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

To produce one molecule of glucose, the Calvin cycle requires 18 ATP and 12 NADPH. Therefore, for two molecules of glucose, it would require 36 ATP and 24 NADPH.

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