Question

A genus which has both $C_3$ and $C_4$ species is

• A. Ricinus
• B. Atriplex
• C. Euphorbia
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

Genus like Atriplex, Euphorbia, Flaveria has both C${}_3$ and C${}_4$ species. However, they majorly have C${}_3$ species. Atriplex has C${}_3$ species like Atriplex prostrata and C${}_4$ species like Atriplex rosea. Euphorbia has C${}_3$ species like Euphorbia balsamifera and C${}_4$ species like Euphorbia maculata.