Photorespiration Results in The

question 137

Multiple Choice

Photorespiration results in the:

• A)consumption of ATP.
• B)loss of CO₂.
• C)inactivation of rubisco.
• D)consumption of ATP and the loss of CO₂.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Euglenids

Unicellular organisms that are mostly autotrophic, belonging to the kingdom Protista.

Dinoflagellates

A group of single-celled organisms found in marine and freshwater environments, known for their role in algal blooms and as a food source in aquatic food chains.

Supergroup

Systematic term used to classify the major groups of eukaryotes based on DNA similarities.

Archaeplastids

Archaeplastids are a major group of eukaryotes that include plants and some algae, characterized by the presence of plastids with a double membrane.