AIPMT PRELIMS2008Botany-Plant Physiology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Botany Photosynthesis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The C₄ plants are photosynthetically more efficient than C₃ plants because:
A
the CO₂ efflux is not prevented
B
they have more chloroplasts
C
the CO₂ compensation point is more
D
CO₂ generated during photorespiration is trapped and recycled through PEP carboxylase
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
C₄ plants use PEP carboxylase to fix CO₂, minimizing photorespiration and increasing efficiency.
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