Photorespiration


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Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQvTEFCANTM&list=PL7A9646BC5110CF64&index=32

This Khan Academy video reviews the Calvin Cycle in C3 photosynthesis and discusses the reactants and products of this process. The video then describes photorespiration which is what occurs when the enzyme RuBisCO fixes oxygen instead of carbon dioxide and explains why this is considered an inefficient pathway for plants.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Keywords: Calvin Cycle, C3 photosynthesis, RuBisCO, photorespiration, stroma
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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