NEET Biology Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Based Practice Questions & Answers with Viewers Discussion and Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

In $C_{4}$ plants, bundle sheath cells are rich in RuBisCO, but lack PEPcase. The $CO_{2}$ released in the bundle sheath cells enters the $C_{3}$ or the Calvin pathway, common to all plants. Thus, the basic pathway that results in the formation of sugars, the Calvin pathway is common to the $C_{3}$ and $C_{4}$ plants.