ReNEET 2026 · Biology · Q122Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsIn our bank: Strong match · 86%

Which of the following statements regarding photorespiration are correct? (a) Does not occur in C3 plants; (b) CO₂ is consumed and O₂ is generated; (c) Phosphoglycolate is formed; (d) No synthesis of ATP and NADPH.

  1. A.(a) and (d) only
  2. B.(c) and (d) only
  3. C.(b) and (d) only
  4. D.(a) and (b) only

Correct Answer

(B) (c) and (d) only

Solution & Explanation

Photorespiration occurs IN C3 plants (so a is false). In it O₂ is consumed and CO₂ is released (so b is false). Its first product is 2-phosphoglycolate (c true). It does not produce ATP or NADPH (d true). Hence (c) and (d) only.

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