NEET Biology question

BiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsNEET

Consider the following statements with respect to the C4 pathway and select the correct ones. (i) Mesophyll cells possess both RuBisCO and PEPcase enzymes (ii) Initial CO2 fixation occurs in mesophyll cells (iii) Final CO2 fixation occurs in bundle sheath cells

Answer: (B)

Solution

Mesophyll cells possess only PEPcase (not RuBisCO) (so (i) is incorrect); initial fixation occurs in mesophyll cells

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