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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants5 Marks
Question
A cyclic process is occurring in $\mathrm{C}_3$-plant, which is light dependent and needs $\mathrm{O}_2$. This process does not produce energy rather it consumes energy.
  1. Can you name the given process?
  2. Is it essential for survival of the plant?
  3. What are the end products of this process?
  4. Where does it occur?
  5. Does it occur in $\mathrm{C}_4$-plants also.
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Answer

  1. Photorespiration.
  2. No, it is not essential for survival of the plant.
  3. Hydrogen peroxide.
  4. The photorespiration occurs in chloroplast, peroxisomes and mitochondria.
  5. No, it does not occur in $\mathrm{C}_4$-plants.

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