Botany-Calvin Cycle
NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required to fix 3 molecules of CO2 in the Calvin cycle?
A
9 ATP and 6 NADPH
B
6 ATP and 3 NADPH
C
12 ATP and 8 NADPH
D
18 ATP and 12 NADPH
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, for each CO2 molecule, 3 ATP and 2 NADPH are required. Therefore, for 3 CO2 molecules, 9 ATP (3x3) and 6 NADPH (3x2) are needed.
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