Botany-Calvin Cycle
NEET Botany Calvin Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required in total to synthesize two molecules of glucose through the Calvin cycle?
A
36 ATP and 24 NADPH
B
18 ATP and 12 NADPH
C
72 ATP and 48 NADPH
D
40 ATP and 20 NADPH
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
To synthesize one molecule of glucose, 18 ATP and 12 NADPH are required. Therefore, for two molecules of glucose, 36 ATP and 24 NADPH are needed.
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