How many ATP equivalents are required to produce one glucose in C4 plants?
A
66ATP
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B
54ATP
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C
18ATP
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D
93ATP
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Solution
The correct option is B54ATP In C4 plants, for production of one Glucose molecule 12 ATP and 18 energy NADPH2 are required. One NADPH2 is equivalent to 3 ATPs. Therefore a total of 54 equivalents of ATP will be required for the production of one glucose unit.