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The net requirement of assimilatory power for the formation of 6 hexose molecules in maize plant is
BiologyRespiration in PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2014
Options:
  • A 72 ATP, 48 NADPH
  • B 90 ATP, 60 NADPH
  • C 108 ATP, 72 NADPH
  • D 180 ATP, 72 NADPH
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The correct answer is: 180 ATP, 72 NADPH
$\mathrm{C}_4$ plants (maize) require 30 ATP and 12 NADPH for synthesis of one hexose molecule. Therefore synthesis of six hexose molecules require 180 ATP and 72 NADPH.

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