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Unit 6: Energy
Topics: photosynthesis (light dependent reactions and the Calvin Cycle), cellular respiration (glycolysis, krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation), photorespiration, and the effects of various pigments.
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Photorespiration
Photorespiration occurs when the enzyme rubisco reacts with oxygen instead of carbon dioxide, creating a waste product instead of continuing the Calvin Cycle. This is harmful as it is an inefficient process which wastes time.
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