Question

predict what would happen to the calvin cycle if RuBP was a 4-carbonmolecule able to accept a single c02 molecule.

a. the calvin cycle would require less ATP and NADPH to produce the same amount of glucose.

b. the calvin cycle would require the same amount of ATP and NADPH to produce the same amount of glucose.

c. the calvin cycle would be unaffected.

d. the calvin cycle would require more ATP and NADPH to produce the same amount off glucose.

Answer 1

Well, seeing as how the ∆G for this is negative, the process is spontaneous, meaning that will occur without any energy input from the surroundings. A process that will occur on its own. Does that make sense?

Answer 2

Also note that this is Stage one also known as the fixation stage, and is driven by splitting into the 2 x 3C molecules.

Answer 3

um yea i understand

Answer 4

So, I think your answer is B.

Answer 5

Is that what you guessed?

Answer 6

yea it is :)

Answer 7

could u please explain a few more questions to me ?

Answer 8

Is this Metabolic Biochemistry (college level) ?

Answer 9

yea it is

Answer 10

Ugh! This was by far the toughest course of the biochem series. I can try...

Answer 11

thanks :) i know its pretty complicated

Answer 12

oh alright ill post them now