Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsHard

Question

Which one is a C4 plant ?

Options

A.Papaya
B.Pea
C.Potato
D.Maize/ corn

Solution

The plants in which the first stable product of dark reaction of Photosynthesis is a 4-carbon compound are called C4-plants, eg, sugarcane,mazie, sorghum etc. These plants show characteristic Kranz anatomy. The first CO2 - acceptor in these plants is phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP).

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