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What is the product of carboxylation?(a) 2-PGA(b) 3-PGA(c) RuBP(d) RubiscoThis question was posed to me during an online exam.This interesting question is from Higher Plants Photosynthesis topic in section Photosynthesis in Higher Plants of Biology – Class 11

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The correct CHOICE is (B) 3-PGA

Easiest explanation: 3-PGA or 3-phosphoglyceric ACID is the product of carboxylation. It is a 3-carbon organic acid. RuBP or ribulose bisphosphate is the primary carbon DIOXIDE acceptor which UNDERGOES carboxylation.



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