After one turn of the Calvin cycle,
A) all G3P molecules are converted into sugars.
B) one-third of the G3P molecules are used to regenerate RuBP.
C) about one-sixth of the G3P molecules are converted into sugars.
D) the G3P is metabolized using photorespiration.
E) the G3P feedback inhibits the activity of rubisco.

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After one turn of the Calvin cycle, only one out of six G3P molecules is used to form glucose or other carbohydrates, while the rest are used to regenerate RuBP.

After One Turn of the Calvin Cycle