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NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank \[{{C}_{4}}\] \ CAM \ Photorespiration

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    Source of\[C{{O}_{2}}\]for photosynthesis during day in CAM plant is [CPMT 2005]

    A) 3-PGA

    B) Malic acid

    C) Oxalo-acetic acid

    D) Pyruvate

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In CAM plants there is no knanz anatomy, but there occurs dark acidification, i.e., during night malic acid is formed. This malic acid breaks up into \[C{{O}_{2}}\] and pyruvic acid in day time and \[C{{O}_{2}}\] released is utilized in C-3 cycle.


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