Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsMedium
Question
How many turns of Calvin cycle are required for the formation of three molecules of glucose?
Options
A.1
B.18
C.6
D.3
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: Number of Calvin-cycle turns to make glucose]
To make one molecule of glucose 6 turns of the cycle are required.
Therefore, for the formation of three molecules of glucose, $6 \times 3 = 18$, turns of Calvin cycle are required.
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