Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase enzyme catalyses the carboxylation between

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Solution

The correct option is B Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate and carbon dioxide
In carboxylation phase CO $_{2}$ is utilized for the carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP). This reaction is catalysed by RuBP carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCo).

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