how many turns of Calvin cycle yield one molecule of glucose?

Options

A. 8
B. 2
C. 6
D. 4

Answer

C

Explanation

Conversion of `CO_(2)` to simple (reduced) organic compounds is called `CO_(2)` assimilation or `CO_(2)` fixation or carbon fixation. This fixation pathway was elucidated in the early 1950s by Melvin calvin and Coworkens and is often called as calvin cycle. Since, one molecule of carbon is fixed in one turn of the calvin cycle. so, six turns of the cycle are required to fix the glucose molecules containing 6 carbon atoms.