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The enzyme that catalyses carbon dioxide...

The enzyme that catalyses carbon dioxide fixation in `C_(4)` plants is

A

RuBP carboxylase (RUBISCO)

B

PEP carboxylase (PePco)

C

Carbonic anhydrase

D

Caroxy dismutase

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B
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