Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 147
Question: First stable product of Calvin cycle has
Options:
A) 2 carbon atoms
B) 3 carbon atoms
C) 4 carbon atoms
D) 6 carbon atoms
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Ribulose - 1, 5 biphosphate (RuBP) acts as $ CO_2 $ acceptor and 6 mols RuBP react with 6 mols of $ CO_2 $ and given rise to 3-phosphoglyceric acid, 3 PGA is a first stable compound in $ C_3 $ cycle (a 3 carbon atom).
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