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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