When Does a C4 Plant Use Rubisco to Perform Carbon

question 48

Multiple Choice

When does a C4 plant use rubisco to perform carbon fixation?

• A)in daylight only
• B)from noon to midnight
• C)from midnight to noon
• D)in darkness only

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Definitions:

Gram-negative

Refers to bacteria that have a specific cell wall structure which does not retain the crystal violet stain used in Gram's method of staining; often associated with higher resistance to antibiotics.

Lipids

A broad class of biomolecules that are insoluble in water and include fats, oils, and cholesterol, playing key roles in energy storage and cell structure.

Peptidoglycans

A complex polymer of amino sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural support and shape.

Koch's Postulates

A set of criteria for establishing a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease, including isolation, reproduction of symptoms, and re-isolation of the microbe.