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AIPMT MAIN2008Botany-Photosynthesis

AIPMT MAIN 2008 Botany C₄ Pathway MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In leaves of C₄ plants malic acid synthesis during CO₂ fixation occurs in

A

Guard cells

B

Epidermal cells

C

Mesophyll cells

D

Bundle sheath

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In C₄ plants, CO₂ is initially fixed in the mesophyll cells to form malic acid, which is then transported to the bundle sheath cells for further processing.

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