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Source of CO(2) for photosynthesis durin...

Source of `CO_(2)` for photosynthesis during day in CAM plant is

A

3-PGA

B

Malic acid

C

Oxalo-acetic acid

D

Pyruvate

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The correct Answer is:
B
In CAM plants there is no kranz anatomy, but there occurs dark acicification, i.e., during night malic acid is formed. This malic acid breaks up into `CO_(2)` and pyruvic acid in day time and `CO_(2)` released is utilized in C-3 cycle.
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