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A process that makes important difference between $\mathrm{C}_3$ and $\mathrm{C}_4$ plants is
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photorespiration
Photorespiration is a light dependent process which occurs in $\mathrm{C}_3$ plants. It is opposite to photosynthesis because during this process, uptake of $\mathrm{O}_2$ and release of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ take place. Due to presence of Kranz anatomy, $C_4$ plants do not show photorespiration.
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