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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants question

2004 · Q3
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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants question

2004 · Q3

NEETBiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
In C3 plants, the first stable product of photosynthesis during the dark reaction is
  1. A
    malic acid
  2. B
    oxaloacetic acid
  3. C
    3-phosphoglyceric acid
  4. D
    phosphoglyceraldehyde.
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Correct answer: C

3-phosphoglyceric acid, a 3 carbon compound is the first product formed in the C3 cycle. It is then converted to glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate. Oxaloacetic acid, 4 carbon compound is the first product formed in C4 cycle. It is then converted to malic acid.

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