5 Questions
What are the names of the scientists credited with the discovery of C4 carbon fixation?
Marshall Davidson Hatch and Charles Roger Slack
Which enzyme is the main carboxylating enzyme in C3 photosynthesis?
RuBisCO
What is the main advantage of C4 photosynthesis over C3 photosynthesis?
Reduces photorespiration by concentrating CO2 around RuBisCO
What is the main consequence of RuBisCO oxygenation in C3 photosynthesis?
Production of phosphoglycolate, which is toxic and requires energy to recycle
What are the two partially isolated compartments in C4 leaves that enable RuBisCO to work effectively?
Mesophyll cells
Test your knowledge of C4 carbon fixation with this quiz. Learn about the process discovered by Hatch and Slack, its significance in plant photosynthesis, and its distinction from C3 carbon fixation.
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