J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Photorespiration is otherwise called as

    A)  \[{{C}_{2}}-\]cycle                         

    B)  \[{{C}_{3}}-\]cycle

    C)  \[{{C}_{4}}-\]cycle                         

    D)  \[{{C}_{5}}-\]cycle

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Photorespiration is also known as \[{{C}_{2}}-\]cycle because it involves the synthesis of two carbon compounds (glyoxylate and glycine are 2-C compounds. It is also known as glycolate metabolism.


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