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2005 · Q9
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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants question

2005 · Q9

NEETBiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
As compared to a C3-plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by C4-plants?
  1. A
    Two
  2. B
    Six
  3. C
    Twelve
  4. D
    Zero
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Correct answer: C

Equation for C4 pathway is :
6 PEP + 6 RuBP + 6CO2 + 30 ATP + 12 NADPH + 6PEP + 6 RuBP + C6H12O6 + 30 ADP + 30 H3PO4 + 12 NADP +

The net reaction of C3 dark fixation is
6RuBP + 6CO2 + 18ATP + 12 NADPH 6 RuBP + C6H12O6 + 18 ADP + 18 P + 12 NADP +

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