NEET2017Botany-Plant Physiology
NEET 2017 Botany Photosynthesis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP) is the primary CO₂ acceptor in
A
C₃ plants
B
C₄ plants
C
C₂ plants
D
C₃ and C₄ plants
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In C₄ plants, PEP acts as the primary CO₂ acceptor, which helps in minimizing photorespiration and increasing photosynthetic efficiency.
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