Question

Why are C4 plants photosynthesized?

Answer 1

C4 plants:

1. C4 is a kind of plant that uses the C4 photosynthesis process exclusively to prevent photorespiration.
2. When plants absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide instead of absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, the process is known as photorespiration.
3. C4 photosynthesis is a more advanced metabolic process for plants to fix carbon in which atmospheric CO2 is first converted into a 4-carbon intermediate and then transported to specific internal cells.
4. Kranz anatomy: The Kranz anatomy is a unique structure found in the leaves of C4 plants, where the tissue that would typically be found outside the bundle sheath cells is gathered in a ring around the leaf veins.
5. Plants that have adapted to hot environments perform C4 photosynthesis.
6. Corn, sorghum, sugarcane, millet, and switchgrass are examples of C4 plants.

C4 Plants are Photosynthesized due to two reasons:

1. Photorespiration does not occur in C4 plants.
2. They are able to retain water by continuing to fix carbon even when their stomata are closed.