Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter ArenaQuestion
← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome minimizes photorespiration under high-temperature stress in C4 plants reliant on rubisco?
A)Spatial separation of carbon fixation✓
B)Increased rubisco oxygenase activity
C)Elevated stomatal closure frequency
D)Decreased mesophyll cell surface area
💡 Explanation
When C4 plants experience high temperatures, photorespiration is minimized via spatial separation of initial CO2 fixation in mesophyll cells and rubisco-dependent carbon fixation in bundle sheath cells, allowing CO2 concentration. Therefore, spatial separation results, minimizing oxygenase activity, avoiding stomatal closure consequences, and not impacting cellular surface area.
🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool
Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.
Related Questions
Browse Nature & Animals →- Which consequence results from disrupting plant xylem embolism repair?
- Which outcome limits successful arousal from hibernation during periods of frequent environmental temperature fluctuations?
- Which effect occurs when an insect's damaged larval tissue inappropriately activates metamorphosis at a non-critical size threshold?
- Which outcome occurs when increased salinity inhibits stomatal closure?
- Which physiological effect occurs when a mammal experiences vasodilation in response to localized environmental heating?
- Which outcome results when a plant experiences elevated leaf temperatures combined with low CO2 concentration during daylight?
