Chapter 20, Problem 18P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the maintenance of the large concentration of ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ in the bundle-sheath cells of ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ plants is an example of the active transport is to be stated. The total amount of ATP that is needed per ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ to maintain the he large concentration of ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ in the bundle-sheath cells of ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ plants is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Photosynthesis is a reaction in which carbon dioxide and water combines together in the presence of sunlight to form glucose and oxygen. The photosynthetic process in which carbon is eliminated from ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$, so that it can be used in biomelcules is known as ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ pathway of carbon fixation.