Question
Biology Question on Photosynthesis in higher plants
Which pair is wrong
A
C3 – Maize
B
C4 – Kranz anatomy
C
Calvin cycle - PGA
D
Hatch and Slake cycle – O.A.A.
Answer
C3 – Maize
Explanation
Solution
Maize (corn) is actually an example of a C4 plant, not a C3 plant. C4 plants, including maize, have a different photosynthetic pathway that is more efficient under high-temperature and arid conditions compared to the C3 pathway found in true C3 plants. So, the correct option is (A): C3 - Maize