MCQ
In plants, glycolate metabolism takes place in
  • A
    Low concentration of carbon dioxide
  • B
    High concentration of oxygen
  • C
    Low concentration of oxygen
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
d
In low carbon dioxide concentration, glycolic acid or glycolate is formed, which is the substrate for photorespiration or $C_{2}$-cycle or glycolate metabolism. Conditions which affect photorespiration Altered substrate availability: lowered $CO _{2}$ or increased $O _{2}$ bIncreased temperature.

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