Question

Write five differences between $C_3$ and $C_4$ plants.

Answer 1

C3 Plants

1. It performs photosynthesis only when stomata are open.
2. C3 plants are less efficient in photosynthesis.
3. Chloroplasts are monomorohic.
4. Bundle sheath do not contain chloroplasts.
5. The leaves do not show krans anatomy.
6. Mesophyll cells perform complete photosynthesis.
7. Chloroplasts do not have peripheral reticulum

C4 Plants

1. It performs photosynthesis even when stomata are closed.
2. C4 plants are more efficient in photosynthesis.
   
3. Chloroplasts are dimorohic.
4. Bundle sheath contains prominent chloroplasts.
5. The leaves show krans anatomy.
6. Mesophyll cells perform only initial fixation.
7. Chloroplasts have peripheral reticulum.