How Many Times Must the Calvin Cycle Turn to Yield

question 7

Multiple Choice

How many times must the Calvin cycle turn to yield a single molecule of glyceraldehydes-3-phosphate (G3P) .

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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