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Name a few plants in which `C_(4)` cycle occurs.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding C4 Cycle**: The C4 cycle is a photosynthetic pathway that some plants use to efficiently capture carbon dioxide and convert it into sugars. This cycle is particularly advantageous in hot and dry environments. 2. **Identifying C4 Plants**: Plants that utilize the C4 cycle exhibit a specialized leaf anatomy known as Kranz anatomy. This adaptation allows them to minimize water loss and maximize photosynthesis efficiency. 3. **Examples of C4 Plants**: - **Maize (Zea mays)**: A widely cultivated cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries. ...
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ICSE-PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN HIGHER PLANTS -REVIEW QUESTIONS (VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS) ( WITH ANSWER)
  1. How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required to make one molecule ...

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  2. What is another term given for C(4) cycle?

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  3. Name a few plants in which C(4) cycle occurs.

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  4. Why is C(4) cycle seen more in some tropical plants?

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  5. What is the special arrangement seen in the leaves of C(4) plants?

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  6. Which is the first acceptor of CO(2) in C (4) pathway?

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  7. In which plants C(3) or C(4) plants, does photorespiration occur?

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  8. Which type of plants show Kranz anatomy?

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  9. Name the organelles involved in photorespiration.

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  10. What is the role of photorespiration?

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  11. Which part of visible light is most suitable for photosynthesis?

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  12. At, which temperature do C(3) plants work best?

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  13. What is the effect of increase of CO(2) concentration on photosynthes...

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  14. Name the organ that translocates the foods.

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  15. What is the disadvantage of photores piration?

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  16. Name the following : The ground substance present in a chloroplast.

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  17. Account for the following briefly: Animals owe their existence to Chlo...

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  18. State whether the following statementis true or false. The dark reacti...

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  19. Give reason for the following Green leaves are thin and broad.

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  20. Explain the term : Photolysis

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