Question

Write significance of photorespiration

Answer 1

The Origin and Significance of Photorespiration. Photorespiration is the process of light-dependent uptake of molecular oxygen (O2) concomitant with release of carbon dioxide (CO2) from organic compounds. The gas exchange resembles respiration and is the reverse of photosynthesis where CO2 is fixed and O2released.

Answer 2

Photorespiration is the process of light-dependentupdate of molecular oxygen concomitant with release of carbon dioxide from organic compounds.The gas exchange resembles respiration and is the reverse of photosynthesis where oxygen is fixed and oxygen released.