NEET Botany C4 Pathway MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the C4 pathway is correct?
The primary CO2 acceptor in the C4 pathway is phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP).
The C4 pathway utilizes RuBisCO in the mesophyll cells.
C4 acids are formed only in the bundle sheath cells.
Malic acid is the only 4-carbon compound produced in the C4 pathway.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The primary CO2 acceptor in the C4 pathway is indeed phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP), which is found in the mesophyll cells. The other statements are incorrect as they misrepresent the role of RuBisCO and the location and types of C4 acids formed.
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