MCQ Practice

During photorespiration under low CO 2 and high O 2 levels, O 2 reacts with ribulose 1, 5-bisphosphate to yield

A

One molecule each of 3-phosphoglycerate and 2-phosphoglycolate

B

Two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate

C

Two molecules of 2-phosphoglycolate

D

One molecule each of 3-phosphoglycerate and glyoxylate

Correct Answer: A