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How many molecules of water are recycled when one molecule of glucose is created during photosynthesis?(1 point)
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3
3
1
1
12
12
6
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6
Explanation: In the light reactions 12 H2O are split to supply electrons (making 12 NADPH), but during the Calvin cycle 6 H2O are produced again, so 6 of the water molecules are effectively recycled (net overall equation: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2).
Explanation: In the light reactions 12 H2O are split to supply electrons (making 12 NADPH), but during the Calvin cycle 6 H2O are produced again, so 6 of the water molecules are effectively recycled (net overall equation: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2).
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