NEETBotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants
What is the difference between C3 and C4 pathways?
Options
- Ait occurs in the mesophyll cells of the leaves while C4 occurs in mesophyll cells and bundle sheath
- BIn C3 plants, RUBP is the primary acceptor while in C4 plants, PEP is the primary acceptor of CO2
- CIn C3 pathways, the carbon fixation is slower while in C4 pathways, the carbon fixation is faster
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
The difference between C3 and C4 plants are that it occurs in the mesophyll cells of the leaves while C4 occurs in mesophyll cells and bundle sheath, In C3 plants, RUBP is the primary acceptor while in C4 plants, PEP is the primary acceptor of CO2, In C3 pathways, the carbon fixation is slower while in C4 pathways, the carbon fixation is faster