The Calvin cycle produces G3P as its primary carbohydrate product. How many turns of the cycle are required to produce one net molecule of G3P?
Q1. The Calvin cycle produces G3P as its primary carbohydrate product. How many turns of the cycle are required to produce one net molecule of G3P?
Answer: Three
Explanation: Three CO2 molecules must be fixed to produce a net gain of one G3P molecule. Six turns produce one glucose.