Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
How many molecules of ATP are required in total to synthesize one molecule of glucose via the Calvin cycle?
A
18 ATP
B
12 ATP
C
24 ATP
D
30 ATP
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The Calvin cycle requires 3 ATP per CO2 molecule. For one glucose molecule, 6 CO2 molecules are needed, totaling 18 ATP molecules.
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