Q. How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of $CO_2$ fixed in the Calvin cycle?
A) 3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
B) 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
C) 2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecuifes of NADPH
D) 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Per $CO_2$: 3 ATP and 2 NADPH. Answer (2).
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