NEETBiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements about RuBisCO is true?
- AIt is an enzyme involved in the photolysis of water
- BIt catalyzes the carboxylation of RuBP
- CIt is active only in the dark
- DIt has higher affinity for oxygen than carbon dioxide
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Correct answer: B
Carboxylation is the most crucial step of the Calvin cycle where $\mathrm{CO}_2$ is utilised for the carboxylation of RuBP. This reaction is catalysed by enzyme RuBP carboxylase. Since this enzyme also has an oxygenase activity, RuBisCO has higher affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen.
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