Question

What is the final product of the Calvin cycle?

(a) Sedoheptulose

(b) Erythrose

(c) Glucose

(d) Ribose

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Question is from Chloroplast Function in division Chloroplast Structure and Function of Cell Biology

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Glucose

To elaborate: The Calvin cycle produces three carbon sugar molecules by taking 3 molecules of CO2 from the atmosphere. These three carbon sugars are later converted to six-carbon sugar called glucose.