Photosynthesis Problem Set 2

Problem 8: C4 plants

What is a property of C4 plants, but not C3 plants?

A. Initially fix carbon dioxide in mesophyll cells as 4-carbon long compounds.
B. Initially fix carbon dioxide in bundle sheath cells as 3-carbon long compounds.
C. Initially fix carbon dioxide in mesophyll cells as 3-carbon long compounds.
D. Initially fix carbon dioxide in bundle sheath cells as 4-carbon long compounds.
E. Special leaf anatomy adapted for cold and wet climates.


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