Photosynthesis Question 74

74. Which pair is wrong?

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(a) $C_3$ - Maize

(b) $C_4-$ Kranz anatomy

(c) Calvin cycle - PGA

(d) Hatch and Slack Pathway - Oxalo acetic Acid

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Answer : a

Hints & Solution

(a) Maize is a $C_4$ plant exhibiting Hatch and Slack pathway. These plants show Kranz anatomy and overcome photorespiration.