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Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I: Photorespiration releases CO₂ in light.
Statement II: Photorespiration produces NADPH, which is used in the Calvin cycle.

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. Your answer
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false. Your answer
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. Correct
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (c)

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Explanation

Why (c) is correct

Statement I is true: photorespiration releases CO₂ in light. Statement II is false: photorespiration produces no NADPH (and no ATP or sugar).

Why the other options are wrong

(a) · your answer Statement II is false.
(b) · your answer Statement I is true.
(d) · your answer Statement I is true and II false.

NCERT point: Photorespiration is wasteful.

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