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Photosynthesis — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologyPhotosynthesis2 Marks
Question
How was the carbon fixation pathway studied?
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Answer

1. Path of carbon was studied with the help of radioactive tracer technique using Chlorella, a unicellular green alga and radioactive ${ }^{14} CO _2$.
2. With the help of radioactive carbon, it becomes possible to trace the intermediate steps of fixation of ${ }^{14} CO _2$.

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