Exam 1: Bundle Sheath Cell Rxns Flashcards
1
Q
how many rxns?
A
2
2
Q
rxn 1
A
malate is decarboxylated to pyruvate
malate + NADP –> pyruvate + CO2 + NADPH
catalyzed by malic enzyme
3
Q
rxn 2
A
CO2 created in rxn 1 is used by Rubisco
CO2 + ribulose 1,5 bisP –> (2) 3-phosphoglycerate
4
Q
pyruvate is transported…
A
back to the mesophyll cell