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

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