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Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. Calvin cycle.
A
Carboxylation is the most crucial step of the Calvin cycle where 
is utilised for the carboxylation of RuBP.
is utilised for the carboxylation of RuBP. B
Carboxylation is catalysed by the enzyme RuBP carboxylase.
C
Reduction in Calvin cycle is a series of reactions that lead to the formation of 3 - PGA.
D
The regeneration steps require one ATP for phosphorylation to form RuBP.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
3-PGA is formed during carboxylation step. Reduction in Calvin cycle is a series of reactions that lead to the formation of glucose.
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