Biology · Photosynthesis and Photorespiration
A genetic mutation disables the mitochondrial glycine decarboxylase enzyme complex responsible for converting glycine to serine. What would be the immediate biochemical effect in photorespiration?
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- 1Immediate increase in sucrose synthesis
- 2Increased regeneration of RuBP
- 3Accumulation of glycine in the mitochondria✓
- 4Complete inhibition of glycolate synthesis in chloroplasts
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Accumulation of glycine in the mitochondria
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