Question

How many calvin cycles are required to produce one molecule of glucose? 

A 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

One turn of Calvin cycle fixs only one carbon (of the carbon dioxide). A molecule of glucose is made up of six carbon molecules. Therefore, six turns will be required for the synthesis of one molecule of glucose by Calvin cycle.

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