Question

How many moles of co2 must enter the calvin cycle for the synthesis of one mole of glucose?

Answer 1

Answer:3 moles

Step-by-step explanation:

For every three molecules of CO2 that enters the Calvin cycle, one molecule of the three carbon glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) is produced. Two molecules of G-3-P are required to produce one molecule of glucose. Therefore, the Calvin cycle needs to make a total of 6 turns to produce two molecules of G-3-P.