Chapter 22, Problem 49RE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The advantages of using ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ than ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}$ fixation pathway by tropical plants are to be explained.

Concept introduction:

In tropical plants, carbon dioxide fixation occurs by the ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ pathway.

The Calvin cycle is called the ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}$ pathway because it forms a three-carbon compound by carbon dioxide fixation.