Question
How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of CO _2 fixed in the Calvin cycle?
NEET
Botany
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
2024
NEET 2024
NEET Botany Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
- B. 3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
- C. 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
- D. 2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
Answer
C. 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
Step-by-step solution
For fixation of 1 molecule of CO _2 in Calvin cycle 3 ATP molecules and 2 NADPH molecules are required.
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