How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of CO 2 fixed in the Calvin cycle?

3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH

2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH

2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH

3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH

Botany · Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

NEET (UG) 2024 — Question 129

How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ fixed in the Calvin

cycle?

For fixation of 1 molecule of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ in Calvin cycle 3 ATP molecules and 2 NADPH molecules are required.

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