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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants2 Marks
Question
A cyclic process is occurring in $C _3$-plants, which is light-dependent and needs $CO _2$. This process does not produce, but consumes energy.
  1. Can you name the given process?
  2. Is it essential for survival?
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Answer

  1. Photorespiration.
  2. Yes, because by consuming oxygen at higher temperature, it protects the chlorophyll from photo-oxidation.

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