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

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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.

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