Question 46
A cyclic process is occurring in C3 plant, which is light dependent and needs O2. This process doesn't produce energy rather it consumes energy.
(a) Can you name the given process?
(b) Is it essential for survival?
(c) What are the end products of this process?
(d) Where does it occur?
(a) Photorespiration is the process, which does not produce energy rather consume it.
(b) It is not needed for the survival of C3 plant.
(c) The end product of this process is H2O2.
(d) This process involves three cell organelles of the plant cell.
(i) Chloroplast (b) Peroxisome
(iii) Mitochondria