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NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank \[{{C}_{4}}\] \ CAM \ Photorespiration

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    The energy wastage occurs during [MP PMT 1988]

    A) Dark respiration

    B) Photosynthesis

    C) Glycolysis

    D) Photorespiration

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Photorespiration is quite different from respiration as no ATP or NADH are produced, the energy released being lost as heat. Moreover, the process is harmful to plants because as much as half the photosynthetically fixed\[C{{O}_{2}}\](in the form of RuBP) may be lost in to the atmosphere through this process.


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