Photorespiration involved the following reaction which occurs in the sequence of:
Correct answer: C. RuBP + O2 --> Glycolate, Glycolate --> Glycine, Glycine --> Serine + CO2
- A. Glycolate --> Glycine, Glycine --> Serine + CO2, RuBP + O2 --> Glycolate
- B. RuBP + O2 --> Glycolate, Glycine --> Serine + CO2, Glycolate --> Glycine
- C. RuBP + O2 --> Glycolate, Glycolate --> Glycine, Glycine --> Serine + CO2
- D. Glycine --> Serine + CO2, RuBP + O2 --> Glycolate, Glycolate --> Glycine
Explanation
Photorespiration is a process in plants where RuBP (Ribulose Bisphosphate) reacts with oxygen, rather than carbon dioxide, leading to a series of reactions:1. RuBP + O2 --> Glycolate: RuBP oxygenation is the first step, producing glycolate.2. Glycolate --> Glycine: Glycolate is then converted to glycine.3. Glycine --> Serine + CO2: Finally, glycine is converted to serine with the release of CO2.Option C correctly follows this sequence. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the order of these reactions, either starting with or incorrectly placing the reactions, which makes them incorrect.
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