Exam 1: Bundle Sheath Cell Rxns Flashcards

1
Q

how many rxns?

A

2

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2
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rxn 1

A

malate is decarboxylated to pyruvate

malate + NADP –> pyruvate + CO2 + NADPH

catalyzed by malic enzyme

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3
Q

rxn 2

A

CO2 created in rxn 1 is used by Rubisco

CO2 + ribulose 1,5 bisP –> (2) 3-phosphoglycerate

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4
Q

pyruvate is transported…

A

back to the mesophyll cell

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