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How many molecules of carbon dioxide are needed to make one molecule of G3P?

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Answer: Three molecules

Explanation: For every three molecules of CO2 that enters the Calvin cycle (light independent reaction), one molecule of the three carbon glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) is produced. Two molecules of G3P are needed to produce one molecule of glucose.

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