Which of the following is(are) FALSE about photorespiration?
A) RuBP carboxylase oxygenates ribulose bisphosphate to form 2-phosphoglycolate and 3-phosphoglycerate.
B) The reaction provides an additional mechanism to generate ATP and NADPH.
C) The C4 cycle minimizes the need for photorespiration.
D) CO2 and O2 compete for binding the RuBP carboxylase active site.
E) Photorespiration is thought to function as a protective mechanism to allow dissipation of unused energy.
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