Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 132
Question: The first reaction in photorespiraton is [RPMT 1999; CBSE PMT 2000; CPMT 2001]
Options:
A) Carboxylation
B) Decarboxylation
C) Oxygenation
D) Phosphorylation
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Three conditions are required for photorespiration (1) High O2 concentration (2) Low concentration of CO2 (3) High light intensity.
During photorespiration oxygenation takes place firstly.