Given below are two statements: Statement I: The primary $CO_2$ acceptor in $C_4$ plants is phosphoenolpyruvate and is found in the mesophyll cells. Statement II: Mesophyll cells of $C_4$ plants lack RuBisCO enzyme In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

C Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

D Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

The answer is B.

Solution

Concept PEP as CO2 acceptor in C4 plants

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