The occurrence of photorespiration _____ CO₂ and _____ ATP. A)reduces; produces B)oxidizes; produces C)produces; produces D)produces; consumes E)consumes; consumes

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Photorespiration consumes ATP in order to fix the incorrect binding of oxygen to RuBP. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option C is incorrect because although photorespiration does produce some organic material, it ultimately results in a net loss of carbon. Options A and B do not accurately describe the process of photorespiration. Option E is partially correct in stating that photorespiration consumes something, but is incorrect in stating that it consumes itself.

The Occurrence of Photorespiration _____ CO2 and _____ ATP

The Occurrence of Photorespiration _ CO₂ and _ ATP