In the Calvin cycle, CO2 reacts with RuBP to produce _.
Correct answer: C. 6-Carbon unstable intermediate
- A. 3-PGA
- B. G3P
- C. 6-Carbon unstable intermediate
- D. 1,3 bisphosphoglycerate
Explanation
The reaction in the Calvin cycle where CO₂ reacts with RuBP produces a 6-carbon unstable intermediate because of the way carbon fixation occurs during the process.
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