AIPMT PRELIMS2003Botany-Plant Physiology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Botany Photorespiration MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of the following is wrong in relation to photorespiration :-
A
It occurs in chloroplasts
B
It occurs in daytime only
C
It is a characteristic of C₄ plants
D
It is a characteristic of C₃ plants
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Photorespiration is a process that occurs in C₃ plants, not C₄ plants, and involves the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide.
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