Chapter 5.6, Problem 4MC

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The minimization of photorespiration by ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ plant.

Concept introduction:

The ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ photosynthesis is also called as a Hatch Slack pathway. The plant that uses ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ photosynthesis is corn, dry grasses, shrubs and so on. These plants adapt to survive in a dry and warm environment as they evolve ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}$ photosynthesis process which minimizes the loss of water.