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Choose the correct statement.
BiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A The C4-plants do not have RuBisCO.
  • B Carboxylation of RuBP leads to the formation of PGA and phosphoglycolate.
  • C Carboxylation of phosphoenolpyruvate results in the formation of oxalic acid in C4-plants.
  • D Decarboxylation of C4-acids occur in the mesophyll cells.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Carboxylation of phosphoenolpyruvate results in the formation of oxalic acid in C4-plants.
C4 plants have both Rubisco-enzyme and PEP carboxylase. Carboxylation of phosphoenolpyruvate (3C) results in the formation of oxaloacetic acid (4C) in C4 plants.

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