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QuizMultiple Choice

Photosynthesis in Plants

Question 9 • TX-Environmental Systems B

Which type of carbon fixation stores carbon dioxide in acid form?

Answer
A
C3
B
C4
C
CAM
D
all of the above

Explanation

CAM plants take in carbon dioxide at night and store it in the form of organic acids, such as malic acid. During the day, they release the stored carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Therefore, the correct choice is CAM.

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