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What is formed when the active site of RuBisCO binds to oxygen?(a) ATP(b) OAA(c) PGA(d) PhosphoglycolateThis question was addressed to me in exam.Origin of the question is Higher Plants Photosynthesis topic in portion Photosynthesis in Higher Plants of Biology – Class 11

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The CORRECT option is (d) PHOSPHOGLYCOLATE

Easiest explanation: When oxygen binds to RUBISCO, carbon dioxide fixation is reduced as the ACTIVE SITE of RuBisCO is not able to bind to carbon dioxide. Phosphoglycerate and phosphoglycolate are formed instead.



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