How Do C₄ and CAM Plants Overcome the Negative Effects

question 14

Multiple Choice

How do C₄ and CAM plants overcome the negative effects of photorespiration?

• A)They destroy O₂.
• B)They chemically alter O₂ before it gets to the enzyme.
• C)They employ mechanisms that increase the CO₂/O₂ ratio to which Rubisco molecules are exposed.
• D)They chemically alter CO₂.
• E)They destroy CO₂.

---

Definitions:

Genetic Material

DNA or RNA that codes for hereditary traits and is passed from one generation to the next.

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Disorders of brain function that affect emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory that unfold as an individual grows.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population and is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impairments in social or occupational functioning.

Theorists

Individuals who develop theories in a variety of fields to explain phenomena, predict future trends, or understand complex relationships.