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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants: Photorespiration MCQ

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PhotorespirationMediumQuestion 13832

Question

Photorespiration is considered wasteful mainly because it:

  1. A
    Consumes energy without producing sugars
    Correct
  2. B
    Produces large glucose reserves
  3. C
    Forms ATP directly
  4. D
    Fixes nitrogen

Correct answer

Consumes energy without producing sugars

Explanation

It causes loss of previously fixed carbon and uses ATP/reducing power.

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