Question
Biology Question on Calvin cycle
To produce one molecule of glucose Calvin cycle turns
A
2 times
B
4 times
C
6 times
D
8 times
Answer
6 times
Explanation
Solution
To produce one molecule of glucose, Calvin cycle turns six times. Becuase glucose is 6 carbon sugar molecule and one molecule of CO2 contain single carbon, which is accepted in Calvin cycle at one time. Therefore six turns of Calvin cycle are required to produce one molecule of glucose.