Four species in the Chenopodiaceae were found to have one cell C4 photosynthesis.  Givee 3 biochemical properties that could establish that these are C4 plants rather than C3 plants.  For each property, describe and explain the test result or data you would expect if the plant is C4 rather than C3.

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Four species in the Chenopodiaceae were found to have one cell C4 photosynthesis.  Givee 3 biochemical properties that could establish that these are C4 plants rather than C3 plants.  For each property, describe and explain the test result or data you would expect if the plant is C4 rather than C3.

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