Chapter 20, Problem 27P

Summary Introduction

To determine:

${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ plant from the given curve.

Concept introduction:

The ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}$ photosynthesis is used by the plant that lives in warm and dry environmental condition. In the night, the plant fixes carbon dioxide to form the ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ molecules and in day time plant release carbon dioxide which enters into the Calvin cycle. The plants use this cycle to prevent the water loss and gain of carbon dioxide.