MDCAT Biology MCQ #504

For every six molecules of Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) produced in the Calvin cycle, how many are recycled to regenerate Ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP)?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #504

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For every six molecules of Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) produced in the Calvin cycle, how many are recycled to regenerate Ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP)?

    • A) 3
    • B) 1
    • C) 6
    • D) 5

    Answer: 5

    Explanation: One molecule of G3P leaves the cycle to form glucose; the remaining five G3P molecules are used to regenerate RuBP.