Botany-C4 Pathway
NEET Botany C4 Pathway MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which combination of statements about the C4 pathway is correct?
A
The primary CO2 acceptor is phosphoenol pyruvate, and mesophyll cells contain RuBisCO.
B
C4 acids like malic acid are transported to bundle sheath cells, where they release CO2.
C
The enzyme PEP carboxylase is responsible for fixing CO2 in mesophyll cells.
D
C4 plants have no use for RuBisCO in the photosynthetic process.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
C4 acids such as malic acid are indeed transported to bundle sheath cells where they release CO2, while phosphoenol pyruvate is the primary CO2 acceptor, and mesophyll cells lack RuBisCO.
Found an issue with this question?