Question

the following reaction occurs during the calvin cycle of photosynthesis where carbon is fixed into organic sugar molecules.
a. identify the reactants of this reaction:
b. identify the products of this reaction:
c. identify the enzyme that catalyzes this reaction:
ribulose 1,5 - bisphosphate (rubp) + h₂o + co₂ →rubisco 2 molecules of 3 - phosphoglycerate (3pg)

Explanation:

Part a

To identify reactants, we look at the left side of the reaction arrow. The compounds here are Ribulose 1,5 - bisphosphate (RuBP), water ($\ce{H_2O}$), and carbon dioxide ($\ce{CO_2}$).

Products are on the right side of the reaction arrow. The product here is 2 molecules of 3 - phosphoglycerate (3PG).

The enzyme that catalyzes the reaction is shown above the reaction arrow. From the diagram, the enzyme is Rubisco.

Answer:

Ribulose 1,5 - bisphosphate (RuBP), $\ce{H_2O}$, $\ce{CO_2}$

Part b