How many molecules of $ATP$ and $NADPH$ are required for every molecule of $CO_2$ fixed in the Calvin cycle?

  • A
    $2$ molecules of $ATP$ and $2$ molecules of $NADPH$
  • B
    $3$ molecules of $ATP$ and $3$ molecules of $NADPH$
  • C
    $3$ molecules of $ATP$ and $2$ molecules of $NADPH$
  • D
    $2$ molecules of $ATP$ and $3$ molecules of $NADPH$

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$(b)$ Where in the chloroplast does this process occur?

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$A$: Biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis depends directly on the presence of light.
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