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STANDARD Botany C₄ Pathway MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Select the incorrectly matched pair with regard to C₄ cycle
A
Primary CO₂ fixation product-PGA
B
Site of initial carboxylation-Mesophyll cells
C
Primary CO₂ fixation product-PEP
D
C₄ plant-Maize
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
PGA is the primary CO₂ fixation product of C₃ cycle. In the C₄ cycle, oxaloacetic acid is the primary CO₂ fixation product.
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