During photorespiration, RuBP binds with O $_{2}$ to form

1 molecule of PGA only

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1 molecule of PGA and 1 molecule of phosphoglycolate

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2 molecules of PGA

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1 molecule of 3C compound and 1 molecule of 4C compound

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Solution

The correct option is B 1 molecule of PGA and 1 molecule of phosphoglycolate
RuBP after oxygenation forms 1 molecule of PGA (3C) and 1 molecule of phosphoglycolate (2C).

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