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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which compound is the primary product of the Calvin cycle that contributes to glucose formation?
Options
A ATP
B G3P (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate)
Correct Answer
C RuBP
D CO2
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) is the three-carbon sugar phosphate that is the direct output of the Calvin cycle. Two G3P molecules can combine to form one glucose molecule.

Hint

It's the carbohydrate product that can be used to build sugars.

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