CAM plants differ from C4 plants mainly in terms of:
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Correct answer: Separation of steps in time rather than space
CAM plants separate CO2 fixation (at night) and the Calvin cycle (during the day) temporally within the same cells. In contrast, C4 plants achieve spatial separation by using distinct cell types (mesophyll and bundle sheath).
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