How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of CO_2 fixed in the Calvin cycle?

Correct answer: C. 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH For fixation of 1 molecule of CO_2 in Calvin cycle 3 ATP molecules and 2 NADPH molecules are required.

NEET 2024

Exam: NEET
Year: 2024
Subject: Botany
Chapter: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

NEET 2024 · Botany · Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule...

How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of

\mathrm{CO}_2

fixed in the Calvin cycle?

Options

A2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
B3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
C3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
D2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH

Correct answer

C. 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH

Step-by-step solution

For fixation of 1 molecule of

\mathrm{CO}_2

in Calvin cycle 3 ATP molecules and 2 NADPH molecules are required.

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