NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank \[{{C}_{4}}\] \ CAM \ Photorespiration

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    Which of the following cycle shows oxaloacetic acid as first stable product

    A) Calvin cycle

    B) Hatch and Slack cycle

    C) \[{{C}_{2}}\]cycle

    D) None of the above

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In Hatch-Slack pathway, first product of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] fixation is a 4 carbon compound, oxaloacetic acid hence they are called \[{{C}_{4}}\] plants. This acid is converted to another 4-C acid, the malic acid.


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