MDCAT Biology MCQ #530

A C3 plant is growing in a hot, dry environment with closed stomata. Which condition will most likely increase the rate of photorespiration?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #530

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A C3 plant is growing in a hot, dry environment with closed stomata. Which condition will most likely increase the rate of photorespiration?

    • A) Low temperature
    • B) High CO2 levels
    • C) High O2 levels
    • D) Low light intensity

    Answer: High O2 levels

    Explanation: Photorespiration occurs when Rubisco binds O2 instead of CO2 under hot/dry conditions. Low O2 would favor the normal Calvin cycle.