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प्रश्न
Some of these terms/chemicals are associated with the C4 cycle. Explain.
PEP carboxylase
उत्तर
PEP carboxylase is an enzyme. It is present in mesophyll cells of C4 plants. It fixes carbon to form oxaloacetate.
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