Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life - Result Question 20
####21. Synthesis of each molecule of glucose in photosynthesis involves
(2013 Main)
(a) 18 molecules of ATP
(b) 10 molecules of ATP
(c) 8 molecules of ATP
(d) 6 molecules of ATP
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 21. (c)
Solution:
- 18 ATPs are involved in the formation of 1 glucose molecule as shown in the reaction below :
$$ \begin{aligned} 6 CO _2+12 NADPH+18 ATP \longrightarrow \ C _6 H _{12} O _6+12 NADP+18 ADP \end{aligned} $$
