Search any question & find its solution
Question:
Answered & Verified by Expert
As compared to a $\mathrm{C}_3$-plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by $\mathrm{C}_4$-plants?
Options:
Solution:
2393 Upvotes
Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
twelve
18 ATP molecules are required by $\mathrm{C}_3$ plants for the synthesis of one molecule of hexose sugar while 30 ATP molecules are needed by the $\mathrm{C}_4$ plants for the same. Thus, $\mathrm{C}_4$ plants have a need of 12 ATP molecules extra than $\mathrm{C}_3$ plants for the synthesis of one molecule of hexose sugar.
Looking for more such questions to practice?
Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.