photorespiration Flashcards
1
Q
in the first step of calvin cycle rubp combines with co2 to for _ molecules of 3 pga
A
2
2
Q
rubisco has more affinity for _ when co2:o2 ratio is nearly equal
A
co2
3
Q
when o2 binds with rubisco then the products are ? and this is called?
A
1 molecule of phosphogylcerate and phosphoglycolate (2 carbon)
photorespiration
4
Q
what is released in photorespiration
A
co2
5
Q
how many atp consumed in photorespiration
A
1
