What is the primary role of RuBisCO in the chloroplast?
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Correct answer: To fix atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
RuBisCO (Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is the enzyme that incorporates CO2 into an organic molecule. It is arguably the most abundant protein on Earth and is found in the stroma.
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