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The reaction that is responsible for the primary fixation of `CO_(2)` is catalysed by

A

RuBP carboxylase

B

PEP carboxylase

C

RuBP carboxylase and PEP carboxylase

D

PGA synthase.

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C
Carboxylase is found in mesophyll cells of `C_(4)` plants only.
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