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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In CO2 fixation reaction which enzyme catalyses the first step reaction.
Options
A RuBP carboxylase
Correct Answer
B Malate dehydrogenases
C PEP dehydrogenase
D PEP carboxylase
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The first step of carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle (C3 plants) is catalyzed by the enzyme RuBisCO (Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase), also known as RuBP carboxylase. It attaches CO2 to RuBP. PEP carboxylase is the first enzyme in the C4 pathway.

Hint

What is the full name of the most abundant enzyme on Earth, often shortened to RuBisCO?

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