NEET Biology ยท Hard

Photosynthesis in Higher Plants: C4 Advantage MCQ

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C4 AdvantageHardQuestion 13854

Question

C4 plants reduce photorespiration mainly by:

  1. A
    Concentrating CO2 around RuBisCO in bundle sheath cells
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  2. B
    Removing chlorophyll from mesophyll cells
  3. C
    Opening stomata only at night
  4. D
    Stopping ATP formation

Correct answer

Concentrating CO2 around RuBisCO in bundle sheath cells

Explanation

Spatial separation allows C4 plants to raise CO2 concentration near RuBisCO.