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 are true with reason being correct explanation
B. both true but reason is not correct explanation
C. assertion is true but reason is wrong
D. both are wrong.

Answer

A