NEETBotany-Photosynthesis
NEET Botany C₄ Pathway MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
In C₄ plants, reaction of phosphoenolpyruvate with CO₂ is ___ carboxylation and takes place in ___ cells.
A
primary; mesophyll
B
secondary; mesophyll
C
primary; bundle sheath
D
secondary; bundle sheath
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In C₄ plants, the initial carboxylation occurs in the mesophyll cells where phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) carboxylase fixes CO₂ to form oxaloacetate.
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