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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants: Calvin Cycle MCQ

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Calvin CycleMediumQuestion 13822

Question

The first stable product of Calvin cycle in C3 plants is:

  1. A
    3-phosphoglycerate
    Correct
  2. B
    Oxaloacetate
  3. C
    Pyruvate
  4. D
    Malate

Correct answer

3-phosphoglycerate

Explanation

CO2 fixation by RuBisCO produces an unstable 6-carbon intermediate that splits into 3-PGA.

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