C3 and C4 photosynthesis are two different biochemical pathways that plants use to fix carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. C3 plants, such as wheat and rice, fix carbon dioxide into a three-carbon compound during photosynthesis. C4 plants, such as corn and sugarcane, fix carbon dioxide into a four-carbon compound before it enters the Calvin cycle. C4 plants are generally more efficient at photosynthesis under high light and high temperature conditions, and are often found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Article Difference Between C3 and C4 Cycle
First stable compound in C3- Phosphoglyceric acid (has 3 C)and in C4 - oxaloacetic acid (has 4 C).
C3 and C4 photosynthesis are two pathways used by plants to convert CO2 into organic compounds during photosynthesis. The main difference is that C4 plants initially fix CO2 into a four-carbon molecule, while C3 plants fix it into a three-carbon molecule. C4 photosynthesis is more efficient in hot and dry conditions, as it reduces water loss from the plant.
C3 and C4 photosynthesis are two different pathways used by plants to fix carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce energy in the form of glucose. The main differences between the two pathways are as follows:
Overall, C4 plants are better adapted to hot, dry environments where water is scarce and temperatures are high. In contrast, C3 plants are more common in cooler, wetter environments where water is more abundant.
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