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प्रश्न
Some of these terms/chemicals are associated with the C4 cycle. Explain.
PEP carboxylase
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उत्तर
PEP carboxylase is an enzyme. It is present in mesophyll cells of C4 plants. It fixes carbon to form oxaloacetate.
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