Q. In plants, glycolate metabolism takes place in
A) Low concentration of carbon dioxide
B) High concentration of oxygen
C) Low concentration of oxygen
D) Absence of oxygen
Explanation
In low carbon dioxide concentration, glycolic acid or glycolate is formed, which is the substrate for photorespiration or $C_{2}$-cycle or glycolate metabolism.
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