Photosynthesis

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

On hot, dry days, RuBisCO sometimes binds O₂ instead of CO₂. The resulting wasteful process is

  • A

    Photorespiration

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  • B

    Krebs cycle

  • C

    Fermentation

  • D

    Glycolysis

Explanation

Photorespiration consumes O₂ and ATP without making sugar — a by-product of RuBisCO's dual specificity, harmful to plants.

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