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What does the photorespiratory pathway produce?
AATP but no sugar
BNeither sugar nor ATP
CSugar but no ATP
DBoth sugar and ATP
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Neither sugar nor ATP
When RuBP binds O2 there is no sugar synthesis and no ATP gain; CO2 is released and ATP is used.
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