The Fixation of CO₂ by PEP Carboxylase Functions to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The fixation of CO₂ by PEP carboxylase functions to

• A) concentrate O₂ for use in photosynthetic cells.
• B) allow plants to close stomata without the occurrence of photorespiration.
• C) allow plants to photosynthesize in the dark.
• D) reduce water loss by the plant.
• E) All of the above

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