Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 100
Question: The first intermediate formed during photosynthesis is [CPMT 2000]
Options:
A) Fructose 1, 6-diphosphate
B) Ribulose 1, 5-biphosphate
C) Xylulose-5-phosphate
D) Phosphoglyceraldehyde
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
3 molecules of $ CO_2 $ combine with 3 molecules of RuBP to produce 3 molecules of an unstable 6-C compound which immediately breaks down into molecules of 3-phosphoglyceric acid.
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