The Initial Reactions of the C₄ Pathway Occur in the ________

question 4

Multiple Choice

The initial reactions of the C₄ pathway occur in the ________.

• A)chloroplast stroma
• B)mesophyll cells
• C)bundle sheath cell cytosol
• D)stomata plasma membrane

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Definitions:

Prokaryotes

Unicellular organisms that lack a distinct nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, coupled with the transfer of protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is a coenzyme found in all living cells, involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another.

ATP Molecules

Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, powering a wide range of cellular processes.