Photorespiration Occurs Because

question 156

Multiple Choice

Photorespiration occurs because:

• A)there is more O₂ than CO₂ in the atmosphere.
• B)rubisco is a slow catalyst.
• C)rubisco is a selective catalyst.
• D)there is more O₂ than CO₂ and rubisco is a slow catalyst.
• E)there is more O₂ than CO₂ and rubisco is a selective catalyst.

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Marginal Resource Cost

The additional cost incurred by a firm or economy for utilizing one more unit of a resource, used in making efficient production and resource allocation decisions.

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Marginal Resource Cost

The extra cost associated with utilizing one additional unit of a resource in the production process.