Biology: A Guide to the Natural World

Chapter 8: The Green World's Gift: Photosynthesis

Post-quiz: Different kinds of photosynthesis

1. In the CAM pathway, carbon dioxide fixation occurs: [Hint]

2. Which pathway is the primary method used by most plants to fix carbon dioxide into sugar molecules? [Hint]

3. Why does photorespiration pose a major problem for plants? [Hint]

4. What is a disadvantage of the C4 pathway? [Hint]

5. Plants like cacti must conserve as much water as possible. The pathway needed for this is _____. [Hint]

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