What Would Be a Likely Consequence of a Mutation in Plants

question 64

Multiple Choice

What would be a likely consequence of a mutation in plants that results in a photorespiration deficiency?

• A) Photosynthetic efficiency would be reduced at low light intensities.
• B) Cells would carry on the Calvin cycle at a much slower rate.
• C) There would be more cellular damage from harmful products of the light reactions of photosynthesis.
• D) Less oxygen would be produced by photosynthesis.

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