$C_4$ plants are more efficient in photosynthesis than $C_3$ plants due to

  • A
    higher leaf area
  • B
    presence of larger number of chloroplasts in the leaf cells
  • C
    presence of thin cuticle
  • D
    lower rate of photorespiration.

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Peroxisomes are associated with ..........

Photorespiration takes place in which of the following cell organelles?

Photorespiration is observed during which of the following processes?

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: In $C_3$ plants,some $O_2$ binds to $RuBisCO$,hence $CO_2$ fixation is decreased.
Statement $II$: In $C_4$ plants,mesophyll cells show very little photorespiration while bundle sheath cells do not show photorespiration.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

$RuBP + O_2 = ?$ (Photorespiration)

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