For every 12 molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate produced by rubisco, _____ are converted to hexoses while _____ are recycled to ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate.

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In the Calvin cycle, for every 12 molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate produced by rubisco, 2 are converted to hexoses (sugars), while the remaining 10 are recycled to regenerate ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate, allowing the cycle to continue.

For Every 12 Molecules of 3-Phosphoglycerate Produced by Rubisco, _____