Photosynthesis in C3 plants is reduced in the presence of excessive:

Correct answer: A. Oxygen

  • A. Oxygen
  • B. Rubisco
  • C. Carbon dioxide
  • D. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate

Explanation

In C3 plants, photosynthesis can be reduced by high levels of oxygen due to a process known as photorespiration. During photorespiration, rubisco, the enzyme responsible for fixing carbon dioxide, can instead bind to oxygen, leading to a less efficient conversion of energy. This reduces the overall efficiency of photosynthesis.

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