Match each term to its most suitable description.
-photorespiration
A)absorbs light
B)converts light to chemical energy
C)organisms that make their own food
D)process that is minimized in C4 and CAM plants
E)organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms

Question

Match each term to its most suitable description.
-photorespiration
A)absorbs light
B)converts light to chemical energy
C)organisms that make their own food
D)process that is minimized in C4 and CAM plants
E)​organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Photorespiration is a process that occurs in plants where instead of fixing carbon dioxide, oxygen is taken up by the plant and carbon dioxide is released. This process is minimized in C4 and CAM plants.

Answer: C
 Organisms that make their own food are known as autotrophs.

Answer: E
 Organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms are known as heterotrophs.

Answer: A and B do not match any of the given descriptions.

Match Each Term to Its Most Suitable Description