The C4-plants are photosynthetically more efficient than C3-plants because:
1. the CO2 compensation point is more
2. CO2 generated during photorespiration is trapped and recycled through PEP carboxylase
3. The CO2 efflux is not prevented
4. They have more chloroplasts
Subtopic:  C4 Cycle (Hatch & Slack Pathway) | C4 Plants Examples |
 56%
AIPMT - 2008
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In leaves of Cplants, malic acid synthesis during COfixation occurs in:
1. epidermal cells
2. mesophyll cells
3. bundle sheath
4. guard cells
Subtopic:  C4 Cycle (Hatch & Slack Pathway) | C4 Plants Examples |
 80%
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AIPMT - 2008
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In the leaves of C4 plants, malic acid formation during CO2 fixation occurs in the cells of:
1. mesophyll
2. bundle sheath
3. phloem
4. epidermis

Subtopic:  C4 Cycle (Hatch & Slack Pathway) | C4 Plants Examples |
 87%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 2007
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