RE-NEET2026Botany-Photosynthesis
RE-NEET 2026 Botany Photorespiration MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Photorespiration reaction catalyzed by RuBisCo is shown below : RuBP + O₂ →³⁻Phosphoglycerate + X Identify “X” from the given options :
A
Oxaloacetate
B
Phosphoglycolate
C
Malate
D
Phosphoenolpyruvate
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In photorespiration, RuBisCo catalyzes the reaction of RuBP with O₂, producing³⁻phosphoglycerate and phosphoglycolate.
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