The Ratio of ATP to NADPH Used by the Calvin

question 50

Multiple Choice

The ratio of ATP to NADPH used by the Calvin cycle is approximately 3:2 (3 molar ATP used for each 2 molar NADPH) . What is the MINIMUM number of these molecules required to synthesize one mole of glucose?

• A)30 molar ATP + 20 molar NADPH
• B)18 molar ATP + 12 molar NADPH
• C)12 molar ATP + 8 molar NADPH
• D)6 molar ATP + 4 molar NADPH
• E)3 molar ATP + 2 molar NADPH

---

Definitions:

Blacks

A racial or ethnic group referring to people having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Modern-day Country

A sovereign state with its own government, territories, and population that exists in the present time, recognized as part of the international community.

African Slaves

were individuals from Africa who were forcefully transported and sold into slavery, primarily in the Americas, from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Smallpox Epidemic

Widespread outbreaks of smallpox, a highly contagious and deadly disease, that have occurred throughout history.