Name the cell type in which the initial carboxylation reaction occurs in

(i) C3 plants. (ii) C4 plants

OPTIONS

1)Mesophyll

2) Bundle sheath

3) Both

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Solution

In c3 plants mesophyll
in c4 plants mesophyll

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