MEDizzy - How many molecules of ATP and NADPH₂ are used in synthesis

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How many molecules of ATP and NADPH₂ are used in synthesis of one glucose molecule?

ExplanationThe CAM pathway uses 30 ATP and 12 NADPH₂ for synthesis of one glucose molecule. This is higher than the energy requirements of C4 and C3 cycles.