Exemplar Problems

Question:

Under what conditions are C4 plants superior to C3?

Answer:

C4 plants are superior to C3 due to the following conditions:

a) They have a unque leaf anatomy known as Kranz anatomy

b) They can withstand higher temperatures and dry conditions.

c) They can tolerate high light intensities

d) They have higher photosynthetic efficiency or CO2 assimilation efficiency.



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