Photorespiration in Plants Involves the ________

question 61

Multiple Choice

Photorespiration in plants involves the ________.

• A)fixation of carbon dioxide to a four-carbon acid
• B)light-dependent uptake of O₂ catalyzed by rubisco,followed by the release of CO₂
• C)reduction of surface-exposed disulfides in the regulation of rubisco
• D)exclusive fixation of carbon dioxide at night by plants such as cacti

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