Which of the following statements best summarizes the metabolic results of photorespiration?
A) ATP is produced, oxygen and carbon dioxide are consumed.
B) ATP is hydrolyzed, carbon dioxide is produced, and oxygen is consumed.
C) ATP is hydrolyzed, oxygen is produced, and carbon dioxide is consumed.
D) ATP and oxygen are produced and carbon dioxide is consumed.

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Photorespiration involves the consumption of oxygen and the production of carbon dioxide, along with the hydrolysis of ATP, rather than its production. This process occurs when the enzyme RuBisCO oxygenates RuBP, leading to a wasteful pathway that consumes energy and releases CO2.

Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Metabolic Results