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    Initial CO2

    Acceptor

    Initial
    carboxylating
    enzyme
    Final
    carboxylating
    enzyme
    First stable
    product
    Involves bundle
    sheath cell
    (Yes/No)

    C3 Plants
    Atmospheric
    acceptor- RUBP

    Rubisco

    n/a

    3PGA
    No

    C4 Plants
    Atmospheric
    acceptor- PEP (in
    mesophyll cell)

    CAM Plants
    Atmospeheric
    acceptor-PEP (at
    night

    Metabolic
    acceptor- RUBP
    (in bundle sheath
    cell)
    PEPCase or also
    known as PEP
    carboxylase
    Rubisco (in the
    calvin cycle)

    Metabolic
    acceptor- RUBP
    (at day)

    OAA (Oxalo Acetic


    Acid)
    Yes

    OAA (Oxalo Acetic


    Acid)
    No

    PEPCase or also
    known as PEP
    carboxylase
    Rubisco (in the
    calvin cycle)

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