Photorespiration is favoured by

(a) High O2 and low CO2 

(b) Low light and high O2 

(c) Low temperature and high O2 

(d) Low O2 and high CO2

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Correct option (a) High O2 and low CO2 

Explanation :

Photorespiration is light induced oxidation of photosynthetic intermediates with the help of oxygen. It is stimulated by high O2 concentration or low CO2, high intensity, high temperature and ageing of leaf.

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