The Production of Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate (G3P) in the Calvin Cycle Requires

question 36

Multiple Choice

The production of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) in the Calvin cycle requires 6 molecules each of ATP and NADPH. Another 3 molecules of ATP are then used in the cycle. What is the purpose of the 3 additional ATP molecules?

• A) To regenerate the starter molecule RuBP.
• B) To attract the next CO₂ molecule to enter the Calvin cycle.
• C) To reduce the molecules of G3P to form glucose.
• D) To join acetyl CoA into pyruvate, preparing it to enter the citric acid cycle.
• E) To fix carbon dioxide to RuBP.

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