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- [foh-toh-res-puh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foh-toh-res-puh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of photorespiration word
- noun photorespiration the oxidation of carbohydrates in many higher plants in which they get oxygen from light and then release carbon dioxide, somewhat different from photosynthesis. 1
- noun photorespiration (in plants) a reaction that occurs during photosynthesis in which oxygen is assimilated and used to oxidize carbohydrates, with the release of carbon dioxide: differs from normal respiration in that there is no production of energy in the form of ATP 0
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Parts of speech for Photorespiration
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photorespiration popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what is photorespiration?
- what gas do plants release during photorespiration?
- what is the role of photorespiration in plants?
- when can photorespiration occur in plants?
- when does photorespiration occur?
- why is photorespiration bad for plants?
- why photorespiration is a wasteful process?
- why does photorespiration occur?
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