IB Biology HL C1.3.17 Hl Rubp Regeneration Questions

Use Calvin-cycle stoichiometry to calculate RuBP regeneration when triose phosphate is used to produce one glucose molecule in IB Biology HL C1.3.17.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Calculate the number of RuBP molecules regenerated when one glucose molecule is formed in the Calvin cycle (six RuBP molecules).

IB Biology HL C1.3.17 Hl Rubp Regeneration Questions question 1

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The Calvin cycle continues throughout the life of a plant. In this cycle, triose phosphate is produced, which is used to form glucose.

In total, how many RuBP molecules are regenerated in the process of creating one glucose molecule?

A

2

B

6

C

10

D

14

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