JIPMER 2012
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2012
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
JIPMER 2012 · Botany · Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Which of the following cell organelles is associated with...
Which of the following cell organelles is associated with photorespiration?
Options
- AMitochondria
- BPeroxysome
- CChloroplast
- DAll of these
Correct answer
D. All of these
Step-by-step solution
Photorespiration ( -cycle) is a special type of respiration shown by many green plants ( -plants) when they are exposed to light. It is a light dependent process during, which is used and is released. The process of photorespiration takes place only in chlorophyllous tissues of plants. Therefore, the main site for photorespiration is chloroplast. But mitochondria and peroxysomes are also required to complete the process.