STANDARD Botany C₃ and C₄ Pathways Multiple Correct Question
Identify the differences between C₃ and C₄ plants among the following characters (A) Photorespiration rate (B) Activity of RuBisCO (C) Type of light reactions (D) CO₂ primary acceptor from atmosphere (E) Anatomy of the leaf
A, B, C
B, C, D
C, D, E
A, D, E
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
C₃ and C₄ plants differ in their CO₂ primary acceptor, type of light reactions, and anatomy of the leaf. C₄ plants have a different CO₂ fixation pathway and leaf anatomy compared to C₃ plants.
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