Rubisco is most efficient at catalyzing which reaction? Group of answer choices A) Condensation of CO2 with ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate B) Condensation of CO2 with 3-phosphoglycerate C) Condensation of O2 with ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate D) Condensation of CO2 with glucose

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Elijah Boyd

28 February, 01:28

Rubisco is most efficient at catalyzing which reaction? Group of answer choices A) Condensation of CO2 with ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate B) Condensation of CO2 with 3-phosphoglycerate C) Condensation of O2 with ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate D) Condensation of CO2 with glucose

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Jackie · Answer 1

Answer: A. Condensation of CO2 with ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate

Explanation:

Rubisco is important for fixing carbon and the firxt step of the Calvin cycle: combining Carbin Dioxide with Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate (RUBP).

It is the enzyme most prominent in this reaction and thus the most efficient