MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    The carboxylating enzyme present in the bundle sheath cells of maize leaves is

    A)  RUBP carboxylase          

    B)  hexokinase

    C)  carbonic anhydrase       

    D)  PEP-carboxylase

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Maize is a\[{{C}_{4}}-\]plant having distinct Kranz anatomy and two carboxylation enzymes. One is present in the mesophyll cells of chloroplasts and the other in the bundle sheath cells. PEP-Carboxylase is present in the mesophyll cell and RUBP carboxylase is present in the bundle sheath cells.


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