Which of the following is the ratio of carboxylase to oxygenase activity of rubisco?
A)1 to 1
B)2 to 1
C)3-4 to 1
D)6-8 to 1

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Rubisco has a higher carboxylase activity than oxygenase activity, but the exact ratio can vary depending on the environmental conditions. Under normal conditions, the ratio is typically around 3-4 to 1. This means that rubisco is three to four times more likely to fix CO2 than to oxygenate RuBP.

Which of the Following Is the Ratio of Carboxylase to Oxygenase