What happens to the enzyme rubisco during photorespiration?

A. The enzyme speeds up the formation of glucose.
B. The enzyme's active site binds to O2 instead of CO2.
C. The enzyme becomes denatured.
D. The enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of glucose.


Ans: B. The enzyme's active site binds to O2 instead of CO2.

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