Photorespiration results in the: A)consumption of ATP. B)loss of CO₂. C)inactivation of rubisco. D)consumption of ATP and the loss of CO₂. E)All of these choices are correct.

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Photorespiration consumes ATP and results in the loss of carbon in the form of CO₂. Additionally, photorespiration can lead to inactivation of rubisco, but this is not a direct result of photorespiration itself. Therefore, choice D is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because it only addresses one aspect of the consequences of photorespiration. Choice B is incorrect because the loss of CO₂ is not the only outcome of photorespiration. Choice C is incorrect because inactivation of rubisco is not a direct result of photorespiration, although it can occur as a consequence. Choice E is incorrect because it includes inaccurate information (inactivation of rubisco being a direct result of photorespiration).

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