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Rubisco is an inefficient enzyme. Explain why you think Rubisco hasn’t evolved to become more efficient

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter6: Energy, Enzymes, And Biological Reactions

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