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How many carbon molecules are needed to make one glucose molecule

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Answer: For each molecule of glucose produced: 6 water water molecules are oxidized, and become the source of electrons for carbon dioxide reduction. 6 molecules of carbon dioxide are required, one for each carbon atom in glucose.

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