What is the difference between C₃ and C₄ plants in terms of photorespiration?

What is the difference between C₃ and C₄ plants in terms of photorespiration?
  1. C₄ plants have photorespiration
  2. C₃ plants have a higher affinity for CO₂
  3. C₄ plants lack photorespiration
  4. Both C₃ and C₄ plants have photorespiration

Solution

C₄ plants lack photorespiration while C₃ does not.

Asked in: NCERT

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