Photorespiration is a plant metabolic process, most precisely in the cells of the leaves. Photorespiration is a wasteful pathway that competes with photosynthesis and can have negative effects on plant growth and productivity. Photorespiration is a metabolic process in plants that occurs when the enzyme RuBisCO fixes oxygen (O₂) instead of carbon dioxide (CO₂). It leads to the release of CO₂ and consumption of ATP, thus reducing photosynthetic efficiency. This process links to the Calvin Cycle and reveals how plants adapt under hot, dry, and low-CO₂ conditions. Photorespiration is a process that occurs in plants. It happens when the enzyme Rubisco oxygenates RuBP, leading to a wasteful pathway. Photorespiration Photorespiration is a process in plants that occurs alongside photosynthesis, particularly in C3 plants. It involves the uptake of oxygen (O2) and the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) by the plant. This process is considered inefficient in terms of carbon fixation because it counteracts photosynthesis by consuming energy and carbon compounds without producing ATP or sugar. 1.0 What is Photorespiration? Photorespiration represents a costly side reaction of photosynthesis ...
