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If a C4 plants needs to fix 5CO2 then how many ATP molecules does it use in its bundle sheath cells to do so?

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20
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15
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25
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18
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Solution

The correct option is A 15
To fix 6 CO2 in bundle sheath cells C4 plants require 18 ATP
So, for 1 CO2 3 ATP are required
if 5CO2 are fixed 5 x 3 =15 ATP are required.
So, the correct option is '15'.

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