Biology
Grade-10
Easy

Question

Photorespiration is the oxidation of ______________.

  1. PGA
  2. RuBP
  3. Chlorophyll A
  4. Both a and b

hintHint:

The primary acceptor of CO2 in the Calvin cycle.

The correct answer is: RuBP


    • RuBP is oxidized in photorespiration
    • RuBP refers to ribulose bisphosphate
    • During photorespiration, the carbon dioxide is lost and reduces the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants
    • Photorespiration is the reverse of photosynthesis

    Related Questions to study

    Grade-10
    Biology

    Peroxisomes play a role in____________.

    Peroxisomes play a role in____________.

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Kranz anatomy can be discovered in the leaves of _____________.

    Kranz anatomy can be discovered in the leaves of _____________.

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Photorespiration occurs in __________.

    Photorespiration occurs in __________.

    BiologyGrade-10
    parallel
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Chlorophyll in chloroplasts is present in___________________.

    Chlorophyll in chloroplasts is present in___________________.

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    In chloroplasts, the parallel layering of membranes is suited for______________.

    In chloroplasts, the parallel layering of membranes is suited for______________.

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    In chloroplasts, where do light reactions occur_________________.

    In chloroplasts, where do light reactions occur_________________.

    BiologyGrade-10
    parallel
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Which of them has stroma as its foundation material?

    Which of them has stroma as its foundation material?

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Which of the following is the factory for the synthesis of sugars in autotrophic eukaryotes?

    Which of the following is the factory for the synthesis of sugars in autotrophic eukaryotes?

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    The bright colors of ripe fruits are due to

    The bright colors of ripe fruits are due to

    BiologyGrade-10
    parallel
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Which of the following assertions about leucoplasts is false?

    Which of the following assertions about leucoplasts is false?

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    All are colorless plastids (leucoplasts) except

    All are colorless plastids (leucoplasts) except

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Plastids are absent in

    Plastids are absent in

    BiologyGrade-10
    parallel
    Grade-10
    Biology

    Which of the following organelles is encased by a double membrane?

    Which of the following organelles is encased by a double membrane?

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    What is the name of the graphic that depicts the amount of energy traveling from one feeding level to another in a food web?

    What is the name of the graphic that depicts the amount of energy traveling from one feeding level to another in a food web?

    BiologyGrade-10
    Grade-10
    Biology

    A carnivore who solely consumes other animals. Which of the following is a possibility?

    A carnivore who solely consumes other animals. Which of the following is a possibility?

    BiologyGrade-10
    parallel

    card img

    With Turito Academy.

    card img

    With Turito Foundation.

    card img

    Get an Expert Advice From Turito.

    Turito Academy

    card img

    With Turito Academy.

    Test Prep

    card img

    With Turito Foundation.