Photorespiration occurs when low CO2 levels cause rubisco to bind with O2, resulting in the production of an inactive molecule.
This card defines photorespiration as a process where rubisco, due to low CO2 levels, binds to O2 and produces an inactive molecule.
| Front | what is photorespiration? |
|---|---|
| Back | when CO2 levels are low, rubisco's active site is filled by O2 and creates a molecule that does NOTHING |
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