In the CAM Pathway, in Contrast to Pathways in C₃

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the CAM pathway, in contrast to pathways in C₃ and C₄ plants, CO₂ uptake and the Calvin cycle are separated in time, with

• A) both CO₂ uptake and the Calvin cycle occurring at night.
• B) both CO₂ uptake and the Calvin cycle occurring during the day.
• C) CO₂ uptake occurring at night and the Calvin cycle during the day.
• D) CO₂ uptake occurring during the day and the Calvin cycle at night.

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