Which enzyme catalyses the carboxylation of RuBP in the Calvin cycle?
APEPcase
BHexokinase
CRuBisCO
DInvertase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. RuBisCO
RuBP carboxylase-oxygenase (RuBisCO) fixes CO2 onto RuBP to give two molecules of 3-PGA.
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