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How many ATP are required for the formation of one glucose or hexose through Calvin cycle photosynthetic dark reaction?

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answer is 2.

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18 ATP, 12 NADPH and 6 CO2 molecules are required for the formation of one molecule of glucose. 12 ATP are used in reduction stage and 6 ATP in regeneration stage.

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