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During photorespiration, glysine is converted into…..…….in the mitochondria.
a) valine                                  
b) isoleucine
c) serine                                 
d) citrate

c

Explanation: a molecule of CO2 is also produced during this stem



Which of the following is/are the disadvantage/s of photorespiration?
a) hampering the fixation of CO2 photosynthesis
b) wastes energy and does nothing to serve the needs of the plant
c) produces enzymes and coenzymes which are used in respiration
d) both a and b

d

Photorespiration can generate……..
a) 2 ATP                                 
b) 4 ATP
c) 36 ATP                   
d) no ATP

d

C4 Photosynthesis:


Some plants living in dry and hot conditions produce……..instead of PGA during C4 photosynthesis.
a) citrate                                 
b) PGAL
c) oxaloacetate          
d) malate

c

Explanation: such plants are called C4 plants



C3 plants use…….to react CO2 RuBP.
a) rubisco                   
b) pepco
c) pepsin                                 
d) carboxylase

a

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