Photorespiration in plants involves the . A) fixation of carbon dioxide to a four-carbon acid B) light-dependent uptake of O₂catalyzed by rubisco, followed by the release of CO₂ C) reduction of surface-exposed disulfides in the regulation of rubisco D) exclusive fixation of carbon dioxide at night by plants such as cacti

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Photorespiration involves the enzyme rubisco oxygenating RuBP, leading to the uptake of O2 and release of CO2, which is a wasteful process in terms of energy and carbon loss.

Photorespiration in Plants Involves the