Photorespiration reaction catalyzed by $RuBisCo$ is shown below:
$RuBP + O_2 \rightarrow 3-Phosphoglycerate + X$
Identify "$X$" from the given options:

  • A
    Phosphoenolpyruvate
  • B
    $2-$Phosphoglycolate
  • C
    Oxaloacetate
  • D
    Malate

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