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Where does photorespiration occur?


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Photorespiration:

  1. Photorespiration is the process in which plants lose fixed carbon as CO2 when they are exposed to light.
  2. The C2 cycle is another name for photorespiration.
  3. Peroxisomes initiate this process, which begins in chloroplasts.
  4. Photorespiration is more common when the oxygen content is high.

Importance of photorespiration:

  1. When stomata close throughout the day due to water stress, photorespiration aids in energy dissipation.
  2. By using extra excitation energy, photorespiration shields the plant from photooxidative damage.


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