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Photorespiration occurs when a plant runs out of CO2 and begins adding O2 to RuBP in the Calvin cycle.

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In which cell would you expect photorespiration?

Photorespiration typically occurs in mesophyll cells of plant leaves, where the enzyme rubisco can mistakenly use oxygen instead of carbon dioxide for the initial steps of photosynthesis.


What is the name of the process wherein co2 is released without the production of atp or nadph?

The process you are referring to is called photorespiration. It is a metabolic pathway that releases CO2 without producing ATP or NADPH and occurs in plants when the Calvin cycle is inhibited.


Why C4 plants able to photosynthesize with no apparent photorespiration?

C4 plants have an additional carbon fixation step involving PEP carboxylase, which helps to concentrate CO2 around Rubisco, reducing the likelihood of oxygen competing with CO2 at the active site of Rubisco. This spatial separation of carbon fixation and the Calvin cycle enables C4 plants to minimize photorespiration.


What is the loss of carbon-fixing activity of the enzyme RuBP carboxylase directly proportional to?

The loss of carbon-fixing activity of the enzyme RuBP carboxylase is directly proportional to the rate of photorespiration in the plant. As photorespiration increases, the enzyme's efficiency in fixing carbon dioxide decreases, leading to reduced photosynthetic productivity.


Why is photorespiration bad for a plant?

.Photorespiration is a process of metabolic pathway that consumes oxygen, releases carbon dioxide, generates no ATP, and decreases photosynthetic output; generally occurs on hot, dry, bright days, when stomata close and the oxygen concentration in the leaf exceeds that of carbon dioxide.Photorespirationoccurs because Rubisco can utilize O2 as a substrate instead of CO2. It means when stomata partially close on hot day, dry day, CO2 levels drop as CO­2 is consumed in the Calvin cycle. At the same time, O2 levels rise as the light reaction converts light to chemical energy. When the O­­2:CO2 ratio increase, there is not enough CO­2 and rubisco can add O2 to Calvin cycle (RuBP). Therefore, photorespiration consumes O2 and organic fuel and releases CO2 without producing ATP or sugar. Photorespiration reduces net C fixation considerably. Photorespiration also uses ATP & NADPH.photorespiration is absent in c4 plants but present in c3 plants.It is because c4 plants are present in dry areas.

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Where is Photorespiration located?

Photorespiration involves three different organelles--- chloroplasts, peroxisomes and mitochondria


Does photorespiration produce energy?

No, photorespiration does not produce energy. In fact, it is considered a wasteful process that occurs in plants when there is a lack of carbon dioxide and excess oxygen in the leaf cells. Photorespiration can decrease the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants.


Can tomato plants show photo respiration?

No, tomato plants do not undergo photorespiration. Photorespiration is a process that occurs in C3 plants, where oxygen is mistakenly used instead of carbon dioxide in the initial steps of photosynthesis. However, tomato plants are classified as C4 plants, which have evolved mechanisms to minimize photorespiration.


Is photorespiration independent of light intensity?

Photorespiration is not independent of light intensity; it is suppressed at high light intensity due to the greater availability of CO2 for photosynthesis. Under low light conditions, photorespiration can become more prevalent as there is a higher ratio of oxygen to CO2 in the leaf, leading to increased oxygenation of ribulose bisphosphate.


Why is photorespiration such a waste?

Photorespiration is a wasteful process because: i. About 25 % of the CO2 fixed during photosynthesis is lost ii. There is no formation of ATP & NADH


What are the advantage and disadvntage of photorespiration?

Advantage: Photorespiration helps to salvage energy and prevent damage to the plant from reactive oxygen species. Disadvantage: Photorespiration decreases the efficiency of photosynthesis by wasting energy and reducing carbon fixation, ultimately leading to lower yields in plants.


What happens during photorespiration?

In photorespiration, O2 replaces CO2 in a non-productive, wasteful reaction. Photorespiration occurs when the CO2 levels inside a leaf become low, which happens on hot dry days when a plant is forced to close its stomata to prevent excess water loss.


Photorespiration does not produce energy in any form?

True!


Does photorespiration produce energy in any form?

True


What is the another to carbon dioxide for the function it performs?

photorespiration


What are functions of Peroxisome?

They involve in detoxification.Break down H2O2 and photorespiration.


Photorespiration dose not produce energy of any form?

yes it does