Name the enzymes involved in photosynthesis.

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Solution

Major enzymes involved in photosynthesis:

ATP synthase- synthesis of ATP
RUBisCO-captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
PEP carboxylase-fix carbon dioxide in the cells of the mesophyll
Carbonic anhydrase- releases CO from the dissolved hydrocarbonate ions
Oxygenase - catalyses the oxygenation reactions.

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