What Gas Do Plants Release During Photorespiration

Question

What gas do plants release during photorespiration?
A) water vapor
B) oxygen
C) carbon dioxide
D) carbon monoxide

Accepted Answer

Plants release carbon dioxide during photorespiration as a byproduct of certain metabolic pathways. This release of carbon dioxide can be detrimental to the overall process of photosynthesis, as it reduces the buildup of necessary carbon compounds within the plant.