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${C_4}$ Cycle was first discovered in?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: A
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: C4 Photosynthesis Discovery
	**Related Topics**: Plant Anatomy, Photosynthetic Pathways
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of photosynthesis, plant classification
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	* Question about the discovery of the C4 photosynthetic pathway.
	* Four plant genera are given as options.
**Method & Steps**:
	1.	Recall the historical context of C4 photosynthesis discovery.
		Reasoning: This is a fact-based question requiring recall.
	2.	Identify the plant genus in which C4 photosynthesis was first discovered.
		Working: The C4 pathway was first discovered in Saccharum species (sugarcane).
	3.	Select the correct option.
		Result: Option A is correct.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] ✓: Saccharum (sugarcane) is the correct answer.
[B] :x: Sorghum is a C4 plant but not where it was first discovered.
[C] :x: Maize is a C4 plant, but not where it was first discovered.
[D] :x: Finger millet is a C4 plant but not where it was first discovered.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Error 1]: Confusing the C4 plant with the first plant where the C4 pathway was discovered.
			[How to avoid]: Focus on the historical aspect of discovery rather than the prevalence of C4 plants.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.[Helpful shortcut]: Remembering that sugarcane was extensively studied in early plant physiology research can help recall this fact.

Mr. NARESH KUMAR K · Answer

The correct Option is "Saccharam"

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Sorghum

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Maize

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Finger millet

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