Photosynthesis in C4 plants is relatively less limited
by atmospheric CO2 levels because
(a) effective pumping of CO2 into bundle sheath
cells
(b) RuBisCO in C4 plants has higher affinity for
CO2
(c) four carbon acids are the primary initial CO2
fixation products
(d) the primary fixation of CO2 is mediated via PEP
carboxylase. (2005)
65. In sugarcane plant

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Answer :

(d) the primary fixation of CO2 is mediated via PEP
carboxylase.

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