In the First Reaction of Carbon Dioxide Fixation in Photosynthesis

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the first reaction of carbon dioxide fixation in photosynthesis, CO₂ reacts with

• A) ribulose 5-phosphate.
• B) ribulose 1,5- bis phosphate.
• C) ribose 5-phosphate.
• D) xylulose 5-phosphate.
• E) glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate

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