Which enzyme is responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which enzyme is responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?
  1. Rubisco
  2. ATP synthase
  3. NADP+ reductase
  4. Phosphofructokinase

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which enzyme is responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?
Correct Answer: Rubisco
  • Step 1: Understand what the Calvin cycle is. It is a process that plants use to convert carbon dioxide into glucose (sugar).
  • Step 2: Identify the role of enzymes in the Calvin cycle. Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions.
  • Step 3: Learn about Rubisco. Rubisco is the name of the enzyme that helps fix carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle.
  • Step 4: Know that 'fixing' carbon dioxide means converting it into a form that can be used by the plant to make food.
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