Question

Which of these statements is false about reduction in the Calvin cycle?

(a) It is the third step of the cycle

(b) It leads to the formation of glucose

(c) It utilizes NADPH for reduction

(d) It utilizes ATP for phosphorylation

The question was asked at a job interview.

Question is from Higher Plants Photosynthesis topic in section Photosynthesis in Higher Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (a) It is the third step of the cycle

For explanation I would say: Reduction is the second step of the Calvin cycle. It results in the formation of glucose. Reduction utilizes NADPH for reduction and ATP for phosphorylation which results in the production of glucose.