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Question
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For fixation of 6 molecules of CO2 and formation of one molecule of glucose in Calvin cycle, requires
Options
3 ATP and 2 NADPH2
18 ATP and 12 NADPH2
30 ATP and 18 NADPH2
6 ATP and 6 NADPH2
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Solution
18 ATP and 12 NADPH2
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