To fix 5 molecules of CO_2 during the Calvin cycle, what is the total number of ATP and NADPH molecules consumed respectively?

Question

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Correct answer: B. 15 ATP and 10 NADPH

In the Calvin cycle, the fixation of one molecule of

CO_2

requires

3

molecules of ATP and

2

molecules of NADPH.

For the fixation of

5

molecules of

CO_2

, the total number of ATP molecules consumed is

5 \times 3 = 15

ATP.

The total number of NADPH molecules consumed is

5 \times 2 = 10

NADPH.

Thus,

15

ATP and

10

NADPH molecules are consumed.

Answer: 15 ATP and 10 NADPH

To fix 5 molecules of CO_2 during the Calvin cycle, what is the...