What is the overall reaction for the Calvin cycle,or dark reactions? A) 2 H₂O + 2 NADP⁺ + 3 ADP + 3P_i O₂ + 2 NADPH + 3 ATP B) 3 CO₂ + 6 NADPH + 9 ATP + 6 H₂O Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate + 6 NADP⁺ + 9 ADP + 9 P_i C) 6 CO₂ + 6 NADPH + 12 ATP Glucose + NADP⁺ + ADP + P_i D) Glucose 9 ATP + 12 NADPH + 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O

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Choice B shows the overall reaction for the Calvin cycle, with inputs of 3 CO2, 6 NADPH, and 9 ATP, and outputs of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P), 6 NADP+, 9 ADP, and 3 Pi.

What Is the Overall Reaction for the Calvin Cycle,or Dark