NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 46
Question: Phosphonol pyruvate (PEP) is the primary $ CO _2 $ acceptor in :
Options:
A) $ C _3 $ and $ C _4 $ plants
B) $ C _3 $ plants
C) $ C _4 $ plants
D) $ C _2 $ plants
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- PEP is 3C compound which serves as primary $ CO _2 $ acceptor in the mesophyll cell cytoplasm of $ C _4 $ plants like maize, sugarcane, Sorghum etc.
