Question

What advantage does PEPAcarboxylase provides to C4 plants?

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is a process that uses water, carbon dioxide (CO2) and solar energy to synthesize sugars. It is carried out by many plants, algae and bacteria. In plants and algae, photosynthesis occurs in special parts of the cell called chloroplasts; located in the leaves and stems. Whereas most plants perform what is known as C3 photosynthesis, plants that have adapted to hot environments perform a modified form known as C4 photosynthesis.