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QuizMultiple Choice

Catalysts — Unit test

Question 13 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

Which speeds up the reaction between carbon dioxide and RuBP to restart the Calvin Cycle?

Answer
A
light energy
B
rubisco
C
3-phosphoglycerate
D
glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate

Explanation

Rubisco is the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction between carbon dioxide and RuBP, helping start the Calvin Cycle. Light energy supplies energy for photosynthesis but does not catalyze this specific reaction. Therefore, the correct choice is rubisco.

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