Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Calvin cycle of $C_3$ plants?

• A. First stable product of Calvin cycle in $C_3$ plants is 3–Phosphoglyceric acid
• B. Sunflower is an example of $C_3$ plants
• C. Calvin cycle occurs in bundle sheath cells of $C_3$ plants
• D. Enzyme PEPCase is absent in $C_3$ plants

Answer 1

The correct option is C Calvin cycle occurs in bundle sheath cells of $C_3$ plants

In $C_3$ plants, the whole $C_3$ cycle or Calvin cycle operates in mesophyll cells of leaves. Hence, option c is incorrect.