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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome occurs when increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration inhibits photorespiration in C3 plants?
A)Rubisco's affinity for CO2 increases rapidly
B)Rate of C3 cycle carbon fixation accelerates✓
C)Nitrogen fixation by root nodules ceases
D)Stomatal closure limits water retention
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When atmospheric CO2 increases and inhibits photorespiration, Rubisco will favor carboxylation over oxygenation during initial carbon-fixation in, increasing the carbon-fixation rates. Therefore C3 cycle rate of carbon fixation accelerates, because greater concentration reduces inefficiency, rather than alternatives which would require different pathways.
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