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How many molecules of NADP are produced as a result of six Calvin cycles?(a) 9(b) 18(c) 12(d) 24This question was posed to me in an international level competition.Question is from Higher Plants Photosynthesis topic in section Photosynthesis in Higher Plants of Biology – Class 11

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The correct CHOICE is (C) 12

The explanation is: For every carbon dioxide molecule used up in the Calvin cycle, 2 MOLECULES of NADPH are required. Hence, 2 molecules of NADP are produced. For six Calvin cycles, 12 molecules of NADP are produced.



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