Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 108

Question: The enzymes of dark reaction in $ C_4 $ plants are found in

Options:

A) Bundle sheath chloroplast

B) Mesophyll chloroplast

C) Both [a] and [b]

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Ribulose biphosphate and the enzymes of the calvin cycle are present in the bundle sheath cells only whereas the mesophyll cells contain the enzymes of the hatch-slack cycle.