Biology for IGCSE & O level - Plant Nutrition (Section 3 - No. 44)

In the context of photosynthesis, what is 'photorespiration'?
A process where plants consume oxygen
A process where plants release oxygen
A process that increases the efficiency of photosynthesis
A process that converts light energy into chemical energy.

Explanation

Photorespiration is when the enzyme RuBisCO binds with oxygen instead of carbon dioxide, reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis.

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