How many molecules of CO2 are needed to generate one molecule of glucose?  

A.  2
B.  3
C.  4
D.  5
E.  6


E.  6

Glucose is C6H12O6. Since there are 6 carbons in this molecule, 6 CO2 molecules are needed to make one molecule of glucose.

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