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4.3.2 Disadvantages and Evolution of Photorespiration
Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixation from the plant. Thus, it reduces the rate of photosynthetic process. Evolution of Photorespiration: The active site of RuBisCO is evolved to bind both carbon dioxide and oxy
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4.3.2 Disadvantages and Evolution of Photorespiration
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Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixation from the plant. Thus, it reduces the rate of photosynthetic process. Evolution of Photorespiration: The active site of RuBisCO is evolved to bind both carbon dioxide and oxy
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Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixation from the plant. Thus, it reduces the rate of photosynthetic process. Evolution of Photorespiration: The active site of RuBisCO is evolved to bind both carbon dioxide and oxy
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- Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixati
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- Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixati
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Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixati
Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixation from the plant. Thus, it reduces the
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- Disadvantages of Photorespiration: Photorespiration costs the plant energy and results in the net loss of CO₂ fixation from the plant. Thus, it reduces the
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