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How many ATP molecules are required to produce one molecule of glucose?(a) 18(b) 15(c) 12(d) 9This question was addressed to me during an online exam.Asked question is from Chloroplast Function topic in chapter Chloroplast Structure and Function of Cell Biology

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Right option is (a) 18

To explain I would say: Calvin cycle uses 18 molecules of ATP and 12 molecules of NADPH to SYNTHESIZE one molecule of glucose. These ATP and NADPH are produced from the light REACTIONS of PHOTOSYNTHESIS.



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