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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