Which enzyme allows C4 plants to efficiently fix CO2 even at low concentrations?
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Correct answer: PEP carboxylase
PEP carboxylase has a very high affinity for CO2 and does not bind oxygen, unlike RuBisCO. This allows C4 plants to fix carbon efficiently even at low CO2 concentrations, minimizing photorespiration.
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