Assertion : Under conditions of high light intensity and limited `CO_(2)` supply, photorespiration has a useful role in protecting the plants from photo oxidative damage.
Reason If enough `CO_(2)` is not avilable to utilize light enregy for carboxylation to proceed, the excess energy may not cause damage to plants.

Options

A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D. If both Assertion and Reason and false.

Answer

A