How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are synthesized in a photorespiratory pathway?
A
18 ATP and 12 NADPH
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B
39 ATP and 12 NADPH
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C
30 ATP and 12 NADPH
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D
No ATP or NADPH
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Solution
The correct option is D No ATP or NADPH In the photorespiratory pathway, there is no synthesis of ATP or NADPH. It is a wasteful process as it only releases CO2 with the utilization of ATP. It also does not help in the synthesis of sugar.