NEET Biology question

Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants NEET

Which one is correct for C4 plants?

(A)Mesophyll: PEPcase, C4-cycle; Bundle sheath: RuBisCO, C3-cycleCorrect
(B)Mesophyll: PEPcase, Calvin cycle; Bundle sheath: RuBisCO, C4-cycle
(C)Mesophyll: RuBisCO, C4-cycle; Bundle sheath: PEPcase, C3-cycle
(D)Mesophyll: RuBisCO, C2-cycle; Bundle sheath: PEPcase, C3-cycle

Answer: (A)

Solution

In C4 plants, mesophyll cells contain PEP carboxylase and carry out the C4 cycle (initial CO2 fixation),

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