Botany-C4 Pathway
NEET Botany C4 Pathway MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the primary enzyme responsible for the fixation of CO2 in the C4 pathway?
A
PEP carboxylase
B
RuBisCO
C
NADP reductase
D
ATP synthase
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The enzyme responsible for the fixation of CO2 in the C4 pathway is PEP carboxylase, which is present in the mesophyll cells and facilitates the conversion of phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP) into a C4 acid.
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