How many number of $C O_{2}$ molecules are required to synthesis one molecule of glucose during $C_{3}$ cycle?

One

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Three

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Six

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Five

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Solution

The correct option is C Six
Six molecules of $C O_{2}$ are required to synthesis one molecule of glucoses each of which undergoes a $C_{3}$ cycle. Hence, 6 molecules of $C O_{2}$ synthesise a glucose molecule after 6 turns of Calvin cycle.
So the correct option is C.

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