Which compound is the first stable product of CO2 fixation in C4 plants?
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Correct answer: Higher number of chloroplasts per cell
Shade-adapted plants often have a higher number of chloroplasts and greater chlorophyll content per cell. This maximizes light capture under low-light conditions in the forest understory.
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