Photosynthesis Question 63

63. In the leaves of $C_4$ plants, malic acid formation during $CO_2$ fixation occurs in the cells of

(a) bundle sheath

(b) phloem

(c) epidermis

(d) mesophyll

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Answer : d

Hints & Solution

(d) $In_4$ plants, $C_4$ cycle occurs in mesophyll cells and $C_3$ - cycle occurs in bundle sheath cells.