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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