Biology · PYQ NEET UG 2026
हिन्दीPhotorespiration reaction catalyzed by RuBisCo is shown below: ( $\text{RuBP} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{3-Phosphoglycerate} + \text{X}$ ) Identify "X" from the given options :
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Correct answer · Option B
2-Phosphoglycolate
Explanation
In photorespiration, RuBisCo oxygenates RuBP to yield one molecule of 3-phosphoglycerate and one molecule of 2-phosphoglycolate (2-C compound).