Photorespiration reaction catalyzed by RuBisCo is shown below: RuBP + $O_2$ $\rightarrow$ 3-Phosphoglycerate + X. Identify 'X' from the given options:

A Phosphoenolpyruvate

B 2-Phosphoglycolate

C Oxaloacetate

D Malate

The answer is B.

Solution

Reference: NCERT Class XI, page 147.

Concept Photorespiration

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