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The number of NADPH needed by the Calvin cycle to make three molecules of glucose is

  • (a) 12 Your answer
  • (b) 24 Your answer
  • (c) 36 Correct
  • (d) 54 Your answer
Your answer: Correct answer: (c)
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Explanation

Why (c) is correct

One glucose needs 12 NADPH, so three glucose need 36 NADPH.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (a) · your answer 12 NADPH is for one glucose.
  • (b) · your answer 24 NADPH is for two glucose.
  • (d) · your answer 54 is the ATP for three glucose.
NCERT point: NADPH per glucose = 12.
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