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The substrate of photorespiration is - |
| A. | Fructose |
| B. | Pyruvic acid |
| C. | Glycolate |
| D. | Glucose |
| Answer» C. Glycolate | |
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Explanation: Photorespiration is a special type of respiration shown by many green plants when they are exposed to light. Glycolate (glycolic acid) is the chief metabolite of photorespiration and also its substrate. Other important metabolites are the amino acids glycine and serine. |
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