MDCAT Biology MCQ #332

After three turns of the Calvin cycle, the net synthesis of one molecule of:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #332

  1. Question 1

    Q1. After three turns of the Calvin cycle, the net synthesis of one molecule of:

    • A) Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P)
    • B) Glucose
    • C) Ribulose bisphosphate
    • D) Oxaloacetate

    Answer: Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P)

    Explanation: G3P is the direct sugar product of the Calvin cycle. Glucose is tempting because it is synthesized later from two G3P.