Question

question 10
1 pts
the purpose of the cam or c4 pathways is to:
initiate atp formation
confuse biology students
avoid photorespiration
produce nadph
avoid photolysis

Explanation:

CAM and C4 pathways are adaptations in plants. Photorespiration is a wasteful process. These pathways separate the processes of carbon fixation and the Calvin cycle in space (C4) or time (CAM). This allows plants to reduce photorespiration by concentrating \(CO_2\) around Rubisco (the enzyme in the Calvin cycle). ATP formation is a general part of many metabolic processes but not the specific purpose of these pathways. Producing NADPH is part of the light - dependent reactions. "Confuse biology students" is a joke. Photolysis is part of the light - dependent reactions (splitting water) and is not avoided by these pathways.

Answer:

avoid photorespiration