Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 109
Question: Conversion of oxaloacetic acid into malic acid is
Options:
A) Oxidation
B) Reduction
C) Carboxylation
D) Hydroxylation
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
OAA is reduced to malic acid in presence of enzyme malic dehydrogenase with the help of $ NADPH_2 $ .
This malic acid (produced by acidification) is stored in vacuole.