How many molecules of NADPH are required for 12 molecules of RuBP to be carboxylated by rubisco?
A)10
B)12
C)24
D)36
E)None of the other answer options is correct.

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For every molecule of RuBP carboxylated by rubisco in the Calvin cycle, 2 molecules of NADPH are required. However, the question asks for the number of NADPH molecules needed for 12 molecules of RuBP, which would be 24 (12 x 2). Since none of the provided options correctly states this number, the correct choice is E, indicating that none of the other answer options is correct.

How Many Molecules of NADPH Are Required for 12 Molecules