Q. Given below are two statements: Statement I: The primary $CO_2$ acceptor in $C_4$ plants is phosphoenolpyruvate and is found in the mesophyll cells. Statement II: Mesophyll cells of $C_4$ plants lack RuBisCO enzyme In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Explanation
[Solution] In $C_4$ plants PEP in mesophyll cells is the primary $CO_2$ acceptor, and RuBisCO is present only in bundle sheath cells, so both statements are correct. Answer (2).
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