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How many turns of Calvin cycle yield one molecule of glucose?

1. Eight
2. Two
3. Six
4. Four

Correct answer: Six

Solution

The Calvin cycle fixes one CO2 per turn, and each turn contributes one carbon toward carbohydrate synthesis. Since glucose has six carbons, six turns are needed to assemble one molecule of glucose.

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