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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants question

2017 · Q10
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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants question

2017 · Q10

NEETBiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Phosphoenol pyruvate (PEP) is the primary CO2 acceptor in
  1. A
    C4 plants
  2. B
    C2 plants
  3. C
    C3 and C4 plants
  4. D
    C3 plants
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Correct answer: A

In the mesophyll cells cytoplasm of C4 plants like sugarcane, maize, sorghum etc. PEP is 3C compound which serves as primary CO2 acceptor.

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