Question: Sugarcane is a (MP ADO 2012)
Options:
C3 plant
C4 plant
CAM plant
Orchid
Sugarcane is a C4 plant, which means it has a specialized photosynthetic pathway that allows it to efficiently fix carbon dioxide in hot and dry conditions.
📌 Other option explanations:
-C3: The most common type of photosynthesis, used by most plants, including wheat, rice, oats, and soybeans. C3 plants produce a three-carbon compound (3-phosphoglycerate (PGA)) through the Calvin cycle.
-C4: This type of photosynthesis is used by about 3% of vascular plants, including crabgrass, sugarcane, and corn. C4 plants produce a four-carbon compound (oxaloacetic acid (OAA)) that's then split into a three-carbon compound for the Calvin cycle. C4 plants use this method to minimize water loss in tropical regions.
-CAM: This type of photosynthesis is used by plants that have adapted to arid conditions, such as cacti and pineapples. CAM plants collect sunlight during the day and fix carbon dioxide at night to reduce water loss.