Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 148

Question: Phosphatase enzymes in $ C_3 $ cycle participate in

Options:

A) Addition of phosphate

B) Removal of phosphate

C) Both the above

D) The enzyme is not concerned with removal or addition of phosphate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Fructose-1, 6 biphosphate $ \underset{H_2O}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Phosphatase}}}, $ Fructose-6.

phosphate + $ H_3PO_4 $