AIIMS 2018 Botany Photorespiration Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A) Under condition of high light intensity and limited CO₂ supply, photorespiration has a useful role in protecting the plants from photoxidative damage. Reason (R) If enough CO₂ is not available to utilise light energy for carboxylation to proceed, the excess energy may not cause damage to plants.
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.
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