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NEET 2025 Botany RuBisCO Function MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about RuBisCO is true?

A

It is active only in the dark.

B

It has higher affinity for oxygen than carbon dioxide.

C

It is an enzyme involved in the photolysis of water.

D

It catalyzes the carboxylation of RuBP.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

RuBisCO catalyzes the carboxylation of RuBP, a key step in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis.

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