Why is photorespiration minimal in C4 plants?
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Correct answer: Oxygen concentration is reduced around RuBisCO
C4 plants concentrate CO2 around RuBisCO in bundle sheath cells, which lowers the relative oxygen concentration. This suppresses the oxygenase activity of RuBisCO and minimizes photorespiration.
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