The enzyme responsible for the carboxylation reaction ($CO_2$ fixation) in $C_3$ plants is:

  • A
    $RuBP$ oxygenase
  • B
    Pyruvate decarboxylase
  • C
    $RuBP$ carboxylase
  • D
    $PEP$ carboxylase

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