Dear experts, What exactly is phtorespiration? Why is it important? Share with your friends Share 1 Jahirul Mazumder answered this Please refer the link below: https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/what-is-photorespiration-and-why-it-take-place-c3-but-not-i/photosynthesis-in-higher-plants/6783625 0 View Full Answer Rosy answered this It is aprocess in which there is no formation of ATP or NADPH, but there is utilization of ATP with release of CO2. It is also considered a wasteful process.Photorespiration is responsible for the difference between C3and C4plants 1