Q35 / 200 · NEET 2003 · Botany

Which one of the following is wrong in relation to photorespiration?

  • A
    it occurs in chloroplast
  • B
    it occurs in day time only
  • Correct answer
    C
    it is a characteristic of $\mathrm{C}_4$ plants
  • D
    it is a characteristic of $\mathrm{C}_3$ plants

Solution

Photorespiration is seen in $\mathrm{C}_3$ cycle. The process of photorespiration is also known as Photosynthetic Carbon Oxidation (PCO) cycle and involves three organellesChloroplasts, peroxisomes and mitochondria. Caution Photorespiration is absent in $C_4$ plants due to presence of Kranz anatomy.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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