MCQ
In $C_{4}$-pathway, the first product identified was
  • A
    $3-PGA$
  • $OAA$
  • C
    $2-PGA$
  • D
    $1-3DPGA$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$OAA$
b
$CO _{2}$ assimilation during photosynthesis generally takes place in two ways in plants

$(i)$ $C_{3}$ pathway Those plants in which the first product of $CO _{2}$ fixation is a $C_{3}$ acid $(PGA)$, i.e, the $C_{3}$ pathway $(ii)$ $C_{4}$ pathway Those plants in which the first product $C_{4}$ acid $(OAA)$, i.e,, the $C_{4}$ pathway

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