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Identify the incorrect match.

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Regeneration of PEP – Mesophyll cells
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RuBP oxygenase activity – Chloroplast
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Photorespiratory loss of CO2 – Cytoplasm
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Decarboxylation in C4 pathway – Bundle sheath cell
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Solution

The correct option is C Photorespiratory loss of CO2 – Cytoplasm
Photorespiration is the reaction where RuBP combines with O2 and releases CO2 which is also catalysed by RuBisCO. It produces a toxic byproduct instead of sugar. It occurs in chloroplast of the cell. There is neither synthesis of sugars, nor of ATP instead utilises ATP.

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