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In leaves of C4 plants malic acid synthesis during CO2 fixation occurs in:

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Bundle sheath
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Guard cells
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Epidermal cells
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Mesophyll cells
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Solution

The correct option is D Mesophyll cells
In leaves of C4 plants, malic acid synthesis during CO2 fixation occurs in mesophyll cells. The mesophyll cells perform C4 cycle and the cells of bundle sheath perform C3 cycle.

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