Question

specify how pentose is a co2 acceptor in the dark reaction of photosynthesis ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ribulose, 1-5, bisphosphate (a pentose phosphate) is the acceptor of

in the dark reaction of photosynthesis. It has been proved by M. Calvin using tracer technique that the pentose phosphate regenerates in the

cycle and combines with

to produce 3-phosphoglyceric acid (a triose sugar).