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Biotechnology Engineering · Q9

Biochemistry in Biotechnology

Engineering and GATE · Biotechnology Engineering · question 9

Q9

During photorespiration under low CO2 and high O2 levels, O2 reacts with ribulose 1, 5-bisphosphate to yield

A.
One molecule each of 3-phosphoglycerate and 2-phosphoglycolate
Answer
B.
Two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate
C.
Two molecules of 2-phosphoglycolate
D.
One molecule each of 3-phosphoglycerate and glyoxylate

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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