A plant exhibiting Kranz anatomy experiences a sudden drop in atmospheric CO2 levels. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY immediate consequence on its photosynthetic efficiency?
Reduced initial fixation of CO2 by PEP carboxylase in mesophyll cells.
Increased oxygenation of RuBisCO in bundle sheath cells.
Immediate cessation of the Calvin cycle in bundle sheath cells.
Enhanced activity of photorespiration in mesophyll cells.
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A plant exhibiting Kranz anatomy experiences a sudden drop in atmospheric CO2 levels. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY immediate consequence on its photosynthetic efficiency?
Reduced initial fixation of CO2 by PEP carboxylase in mesophyll cells.
Increased oxygenation of RuBisCO in bundle sheath cells.
Immediate cessation of the Calvin cycle in bundle sheath cells.
Enhanced activity of photorespiration in mesophyll cells.
