How many molecules of rubp are oxygenated for each molecule of co2 that is released by photorespiration?

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Shannon Gibbs

Chemistry

4 June, 11:30

How many molecules of rubp are oxygenated for each molecule of co2 that is released by photorespiration?

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Teagan Buck · Answer 1

Photorespiration is a process where the enzyme RuBisCO generates RuBP. It is also known as oxidative photosynthetic carbon cycle. This is a process where addition of carbon dioxide takes place in the RuBP.

In this process "two" molecules of RuBP are oxygenated for each molecule of CO2 that is released by photosynthesis.