Q. Synthesis of one molecule of glucose requires
A) 6$CO_{2}$, 18 ATP and 12 $NADPH$
B) 6$CO_{2}$, 12 ATP and 18 $NADPH$
C) 6$CO_{2}$, 30 ATP and 12 $NADPH$
D) 6$CO_{2}$, 38 ATP and 12 $NADPH$
Explanation
In Calvin cycle for every carbon dioxide molecule, 3 molecules of ATP and 2 NADPH are required. To make one molecule of glucose 6 turns of the cycle are required. Thus, 18 ATP and 12 NADPH molecules will be required to make one molecule of glucose through Calvin cycle.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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