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In one turn of Calvin cycle how many ATP and NADPH are consumed?

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a

18 ATP and 12 NADPH

b

30 ATP and 12 NADPH

c

3 ATP and 2 NADPH

d

6 ATP and 2 NADPH

answer is C.

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In one Calvin cycle 3 ATP and 2 NADPH are required. Therefore, for fixation of 6 molecules of CO2 there is the requirement of 18ATP and 12NADPH.

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In one turn of Calvin cycle how many ATP and NADPH are consumed?