PEP, the first $C O_{2}$ acceptor in $C_{4}$ cycle is

3-C compound

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4-C compound

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5-C compound

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6-C compound.

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Solution

The correct option is C 3-C compound
In $C_{4}$ plants, phosphoenol pyruvate-a 3 carbon compound accepts co2 and forms oxaloacetic acid which is a 4 carbon compound.

So, the correct option is 'Option A'.

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Question 09
PEP is primary $C O_{2}$ acceptor in
(a) $C_{4}$ plants (b) $C_{3}$ plants
(c) $C_{2}$ plants (d) both $C_{3} a n d C_{4}$ plants

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