Why does photorespiration reduce photosynthesis efficiency?
What will be an ideal response?
Photorespiration does not produce any useful cellular energy, and it prevents the synthesis of glucose in C3 plants.
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The major concerns regarding the effects of air pollution fall into the areas of smog, acid rain, destruction of the ozone layer, and
A) pesticides. B) sustainable development. C) global warming. D) chlorofluorocarbons. E) denitrification.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is very difficult to stain because of the
A) presence of ribosomes in the cytoplasm. B) location of the DNA within the cell. C) large amounts of a waxy lipid present in its cell wall. D) lack of a cell wall.
Which of the following viruses can cause cancer?
A. Rous sarcoma virus B. hepatits B C. papillomavirus D. Epstein-Barr virus E. All of the choices are correct.
The hormone ADH causes the reabsorption of water in the kidney by increasing the number of aquaporin water
channels in the plasma membrane of the collecting ducts.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.