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Which photosynthetic rate change results when C3 plants experience elevated CO2 levels that favor carboxylation by rubisco?

A)Photorespiration rate increases substantially
B)Net photosynthetic rate increases moderately
C)Photorespiration rate is minimally affected
D)Net photosynthetic rate remains unchanged

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When CO2 levels rise favoring carboxylation, rubisco's oxygenation activity decreases because competitive inhibition diminishes, leading to reduced photorespiration and increased CO2 fixation. Therefore, a moderate increase in the net photosynthetic rate results, rather than increased photorespiration or an unchanged rate, which require low CO2 and high O2.

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