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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants: Photorespiration MCQ

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PhotorespirationEasyQuestion 13831

Question

Photorespiration begins when RuBisCO acts as an:

  1. A
    Oxygenase
    Correct
  2. B
    Hydrolase
  3. C
    Ligase
  4. D
    Polymerase

Correct answer

Oxygenase

Explanation

RuBisCO can combine RuBP with oxygen, leading to a wasteful pathway.

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