Biology A-Level
glycerate 3-phosphate
What glycerate 3-phosphate means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of glycerate 3-phosphate
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Two molecules of this three-carbon compound are produced when carbon dioxide reacts with ribulose bisphosphate.
Topics that use glycerate 3-phosphate
- Photosynthesis (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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