- 1(current)
Q. No.The C4-plants are photosynthetically more efficient than C3-plants because:
| 1. | the CO2 compensation point is more |
| 2. | CO2 generated during photorespiration is trapped and recycled through PEP carboxylase |
| 3. | The CO2 efflux is not prevented |
| 4. | They have more chloroplasts |
Subtopic: Â C4 Cycle (Hatch & Slack Pathway) |Â C4 Plants Examples |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2008
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In leaves of C4 plants, malic acid synthesis during CO2 fixation occurs in:
| 1. | epidermal cells | 2. | mesophyll cells |
| 3. | bundle sheath | 4. | guard cells |
Subtopic: Â C4 Cycle (Hatch & Slack Pathway) |Â C4 Plants Examples |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2008
Hints
In the leaves of C4 plants, malic acid formation during CO2 fixation occurs in the cells of:
1. mesophyll
2. bundle sheath
3. phloem
4. epidermis
Subtopic: Â C4 Cycle (Hatch & Slack Pathway) |Â C4 Plants Examples |
 86%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2007
Hints
- 1(current)
Q. No.
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