NEET Biology question

Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants NEET

During fixation of one molecule of CO2 by the C3 pathway, the number of ATP and NADPH required are

(A)3 ATP and 2 NADPHCorrect
(B)5 ATP and 2 NADPH
(C)12 ATP and 12 NADPH
(D)2 ATP and 3 NADPH

Answer: (A)

Solution

Standard C3 (Calvin cycle) stoichiometry requires 3 ATP and 2 NADPH per CO2 fixed.

Question ID VK-128577