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How many turns of the Calvin cycle are required for the formation of 3 glucose molecules?(a) 15(b) 16(c) 12(d) 18I had been asked this question at a job interview.Origin of the question is Higher Plants Photosynthesis topic in chapter Photosynthesis in Higher Plants of Biology – Class 11

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The correct option is (d) 18

To elaborate: The formation of one molecule of glucose requires the FIXATION of 6 carbon DIOXIDE molecules and hence six turns of the CALVIN CYCLE. Hence, 3 glucose molecules will require 18 turns of the cycle.



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