NEET 2026 Biology question

How many ATP and NADPH molecules are required to make one molecule of glucose through the Calvin pathway?

(1)18 ATP and 12 NADPHCorrect
(2)12 ATP and 18 NADPH
(3)24 ATP and 18 NADPH
(4)6 ATP and 12 NADPH

Answer: (1)

Solution

For fixation of one CO the Calvin cycle uses 3 ATP and 2 NADPH (2 ATP for carboxylation-reduction steps and 1 ATP for RuBP regeneration; 2 NADPH for reduction of

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