18 ATP molecules are required by C3 plants for the synthesis of one molecule of hexose sugar while 30 ATP molecules are needed by the C4 plants for the same. Thus, C4 plants have a need of 12 ATP molecules extra than C3 plants for the synthesis of one molecule of hexose sugar.
As compared to a C_3-plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by C_4-plants?
NEET UG 2005 — Botany Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
As compared to a C3-plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by C4-plants?
Held on 30 Apr 2005 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
two
- B
six
- C
twelve
- D
zero.
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