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

A

3-PGA

B

Malic acid

C

Oxaloacetic acid

D

Pyruvate

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B
Source of `CO_(2)` for photosynthesis during day in CAM plants is malic acid.
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