For Each Six Atoms of Carbon Derived from CO₂ Fixed

question 24

Multiple Choice

For each six atoms of carbon derived from CO₂ fixed in the light-independent reactions, how many molecules of PGAL (phosphoglyceraldehyde) are produced?

• A)2
• B)3
• C)6
• D)12
• E)15

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