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Question
A cyclic process is occurring in C3 plant, which is light dependent, and needs O2. This process doesn’t produce energy rather it consumes energy.
- Can you name the given process?
- Is it essential for survival?
- What are the end products of this process?
- Where does it occur?
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Solution
- Photorespiration
- It is not essential for survival.
- Hydrogen peroxide
- It occurs in chloroplast, mitochondria and peroxisome.
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