NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank Dark Reaction

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    Which of the following is present in Calvin cycle [CBSE PMT 1996]

    A) Photophosphorylation

    B) Oxidative carboxylation

    C) Reductive carboxylation

    D) Oxidative phosphorylation

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Reductive carboxylation start with a 5, carbon sugar ribulose - 5 phosphate. 6 mol of this sugar react with 6 mol of ATP (produced in light reaction) to form 6 mol of RuBP and 6 mol ADP Ribulose - 5 phosphate \[\xrightarrow{\text{Phosphopentokinase}}\] Ribulose 1-5 biphosphate + 6ADP


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