Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 129

Question: Which of the following is the main product in the photorespiration of $ C_3 $ plants [CPMT 1999]

Options:

A) Phosphoglycerate

B) Phosphoglycolate

C) Glycerate

D) Glycolate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ O_2+RuBP\xrightarrow{RuBP,oxygenose} $ phosphoglycolate