Multiple choice

Which is known as an inhibitor of photosynthesis?

  1. Pyruvate reductase

  2. Glycolate oxidase

  3. 2-phosphoglycolate

  4. 3-phosphoglycerate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Phosphoglycolate inhibits certain enzymes involved in photosynthetic carbon fixation. Hence, it is often said to be an 'inhibitor of photosynthesis'.