Q.

For the fixation of 4 molecules of CO2 through C3 cycle, how many molecules of ATP are used in regeneration stage and how many ATP in reduction stage?

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a

8 ATP in regeneration stage and 4 ATP in reduction stage

b

4 ATP in regeneration stage and 8ATP in reduction stage.

c

6 ATP in regeneration stage and 12 ATP in reduction stage

d

12 ATP in regeneration stage and 6 ATP in reduction stage.

answer is B.

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In Calvin cycle, for each CO2 fixation as carbohydrate, there is requirement of 2 ATP in reduction stage and 1 ATP in regeneration stage. Hence for the fixation of 4 molecules of CO2, there is requirement of 8 ATP in reduction stage and 4 ATP in regeneration stage. 

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