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UPSC CSE Prelims Plant Biology Basics Flashcards

Master 12 plant biology basics concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Question

Consider the following statements regarding C3 photosynthesis:

  1. It is the most common type of photosynthesis in plants.
  2. The primary carbon dioxide acceptor is the enzyme RuBisCO.
  3. It efficiently avoids photorespiration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Question

Complete the mechanism of C4 photosynthesis:


In C4 plants, initial CO2 fixation is catalyzed by in the cells, while the standard Calvin cycle operates deeply within the cells.

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