A grass which has both $C_{3}$ and $C_{4}$ ecotypes is

Alloteropsis semi alala

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Imperata cylindrica

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Cynodon dactylon

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Agropyron repens

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Solution

The correct option is B Alloteropsis semi alala
Alloteropsis semialata is also called as black seed grass. It is intermediate of C $_{3}$ and C $_{4}$ plants. It has both ecotypes. It has less biochemical characteristics of C $_{4}$ plants. It shows transition and evolution of C $_{3}$ to C $_{4}$ plants.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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