VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    Photosynthesis in CAM-plants is minimal because of the limited amount of:

    A) \[C{{O}_{2}}\] fixed at night       

    B) \[{{O}_{2}}\] fixed at night

    C) \[{{O}_{2}}\] fixed in day light   

    D) \[C{{O}_{2}}\] fixed in day light

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    CAM plants uses PEPcase to carry on \[C{{O}_{2}}\] fixation at night when the stomata are open During the day, the stored \[C{{O}_{2}}\] enter the Calvin cycle. So, photosynthesis in CAM plants is minimal because of the limited amount of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] fixed at night.


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