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