Why Does Photorespiration Decrease the Efficiency of Photosynthesis

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why does photorespiration decrease the efficiency of photosynthesis?

• A)It increases the amount of carbon dioxide consumed.
• B)It reduces the amount of water consumed.
• C)It reduces the amount of sugar produced.
• D)It produces excess NADPH but less ATP.
• E)It inhibits electron transfers from photosystem II.

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