During photorespiration, the oxygenation reaction of the $RuBisCo$ enzyme produces:

  • A
    $2$ molecules of a $3-C$ compound
  • B
    $1$ molecule of a $3-C$ compound and $1$ molecule of a $2-C$ compound
  • C
    $1$ molecule of a $6-C$ compound
  • D
    $1$ molecule of a $4-C$ compound and $1$ molecule of a $2-C$ compound

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Which of the following organelles is responsible for photorespiration?

Statement $A$: Photorespiration decreases photosynthetic output.
Statement $B$: In photorespiratory pathway,neither $ATP$ nor $NADPH$ is produced.

The cell organelle essential for photorespiration is . . . . . . .

What conditions enable $RuBisCO$ to function as an oxygenase? Explain the ensuing process.

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