Botany-C4 Pathway
NEET Botany C4 Pathway MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What is the primary CO2 acceptor in the C4 pathway?
A
Phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP)
B
Ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP)
C
Oxaloacetic acid (OAA)
D
Malic acid
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The primary CO2 acceptor in the C4 pathway is phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP), as stated in the NCERT context. This 3-carbon molecule is present in the mesophyll cells and is fixed by the enzyme PEP carboxylase.
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