11.9 - Photorespiration
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Practice Questions
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What is photorespiration?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of RuBisCO in photosynthesis.
What type of plants are most affected by photorespiration?
💡 Hint: Recall the type of plants that primarily use the Calvin cycle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What enzyme performs the reactions for both photorespiration and photosynthesis?
💡 Hint: Remember the dual roles of RuBisCO in plants.
C4 plants are more efficient than C3 plants in photosynthesis, especially under low CO2 concentrations.
💡 Hint: Think about how different plant types manage CO2 levels.
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Given the dual role of RuBisCO, theorize how changing atmospheric conditions could affect the competitive balance between CO2 and O2 binding to RuBisCO.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of climate change on atmospheric gases.
Analyze a case of a crop yield decline in a region known for C3 plant cultivation. Correlate this with the principles of photorespiration.
💡 Hint: Relate environmental conditions and their impacts on plant metabolism.
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