Photorespiration:

A. is a process similar to cellular respiration,
producing energy for plants.
B. occurs in equal parts with photosynthesis.
C. drives photosynthesis.
D. is indirectly related to temperature.
E. is due to rubisco being able to bind O2 as
well as CO2.


E

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