Question

Is banana a C3 or C4 plant?

Answer 1

C3 plants:

1. The first product is 3-phosphoglycerate, which contains three carbon atoms.
2. Only the mesophyll cells undergo all of the steps of the dark reaction.
3. Ribulose bisphosphate is the primary carbon dioxide acceptor.
4. In temperate climates, these plants can be found.
5. Examples are rice, wheat, soybeans, etc.

C4 plant:

1. A four-carbon acid is the first stable intermediate product ie, oxaloacetate.
2. The initial steps occur in mesophyll cells and the rest occur in bundle sheath cells.
3. Phosphoenol pyruvate is the primary acceptor of carbon dioxide.
4. These plants are present in tropical climates.
5. Photorespiration does not occur.
6. Examples are maize, sugarcane, etc.

Banana:

1. They are monocot plants.
2. They are C3 plants