Which of the Following Is(are)FALSE About Photorespiration

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is(are) FALSE about photorespiration?

• A)RuBP carboxylase oxygenates ribulose bisphosphate to form 2-phosphoglycolate and 3-phosphoglycerate.
• B)The reaction provides an additional mechanism to generate ATP and NADPH.
• C)The C₄ cycle minimizes the need for photorespiration.
• D)CO₂ and O₂ compete for binding the RuBP carboxylase active site.
• E)Photorespiration is thought to function as a protective mechanism to allow dissipation of unused energy.

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