$3 CO_{2} + 9 ATP + 6 NADPH + \text{water} \rightarrow \text{glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate} + 9 ADP + 6 NADP^{+} + 8 \Pi$. Analyse the above reaction and answer the following questions:
$(a)$ How many molecules of $ATP$ and $NADPH$ are required to fix one molecule of $CO_{2}$?
$(b)$ Where in the chloroplast does this process occur?
$(a)$ How many molecules of $ATP$ and $NADPH$ are required to fix one molecule of $CO_{2}$?
$(b)$ Where in the chloroplast does this process occur?
$(a)$ To fix one molecule of $CO_{2}$ in the Calvin cycle, $3$ molecules of $ATP$ and $2$ molecules of $NADPH$ are required.
$(b)$ This process, known as the Calvin cycle or the dark reaction, occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.
$(b)$ This process, known as the Calvin cycle or the dark reaction, occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.
Explore More
Similar Questions
How many $ATP$ and $NADPH$ molecules will be required to make one molecule of glucose in the $C_3$ pathway?
Medium
View SolutionAssertion : Each molecule of ribulose $-1, 5-$ bisphosphate fixes one molecule of $CO_2$.
Reason : Three molecules of $NADPH$ and two $ATP$ are required for fixation of one molecule of $CO_2$.
Reason : Three molecules of $NADPH$ and two $ATP$ are required for fixation of one molecule of $CO_2$.
MediumAIIMS 2013
View SolutionHow many $ATP$ and $NADPH$ molecules are required to make one molecule of glucose through the Calvin pathway?
MediumNEET 2026
View SolutionIn dark reaction,the first reaction is
Medium
View SolutionWhat is the basis for designating $C_{3}$ and $C_{4}$ pathways of photosynthesis?
Medium
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo