Which of the following statements about photorespiration is correct?

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Which of the following statements about photorespiration is correct?

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It enhances photosynthetic efficiency. It occurs at high CO2 concentrations. It involves oxygenation of RuBP by RuBisCO. Correct It results in the production of ATP.

Explanation

Photorespiration occurs when RuBisCO binds oxygen to RuBP, leading to energy loss.

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