Which one is a $C_{4}$ plant?

Potato

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Mustard

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Onion

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Wheat

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Solution

The correct option is C Onion
In C $_{3}$ plants first product is 3 carbon compound called phosphoglyceric acid (PGA) while in C $_{4}$ plants, the first product is 4 carbon compound called the oxaloacetic acid (OAA).
A. Potato- C $_{3}$ plant.
B. Mustard- C $_{3}$ plant.
C. Onion- C $_{4}$ plant.
D. Wheat- C $_{3}$ plant.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Onion'.

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