How many turns does the Calvin cycle need to make 1 hexose sugar and explain.
6. 2 TP are produced per cycle. 3 turns = 6 TP. 5 out of 6 used to regenerate RuBP. 1 ATP/3 carbon left. 3 more turns = 2 TP and 6 carbons altogether. 2TP, 18ATP, 12 reduced NADP needed to make 1 hexose sugar.
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