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How many molecules of ATP and NADPH2 are used in synthesis of one glucose molecule?(a) 30 ATP and 10 NADPH2(b) 10 ATP and 30 NADPH2(c) 30 ATP and 12 NADPH2(d) 12 ATP and 30 NADPH2I have been asked this question during a job interview.The origin of the question is Chloroplast Function topic in portion Chloroplast Structure and Function of Cell Biology

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Correct ANSWER is (c) 30 ATP and 12 NADPH2

Easy explanation: The CAM PATHWAY uses 30 ATP and 12 NADPH2 for synthesis of ONE glucose MOLECULE. This is higher than the energy REQUIREMENTS of C4 and C3 cycles.



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