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Synthesis of each molecule of glucose in photosynthesis involves

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18 molecules of ATP
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10 molecules of ATP
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8 molecules of ATP
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6 molecules of ATP
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Solution

The correct option is A 18 molecules of ATP

18 ATPs are involved in the formation of 1 glucose molecule as shown in the reaction below :
6CO2+12NADPH+18ATPC6H12O6+18ADP


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