What Is the Main Advantage for Plants That Use the C₄

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Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage for plants that use the C₄ pathway in addition to the Calvin cycle for the fixation of carbon dioxide?

• A)Fewer ATP are consumed to produce carbohydrates using the C₄ pathway as opposed to the Calvin cycle.
• B)The C₄ pathway allows for fixation of carbon dioxide at night.
• C)The C₄ pathway aids in the avoidance of the oxygenation of ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate.
• D)The C₄ cycle allows photosynthesis to occur at a wide range of wavelengths of light.

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