Which habitat most commonly favors the evolution of C4 photosynthesis?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Hot and dry tropical grasslands
C4 photosynthesis is advantageous in hot, dry, and high-light environments such as tropical grasslands. It reduces photorespiration and increases photosynthetic efficiency under such conditions.
Keep practicing
More Photosynthetic Adaptations questions
- Kranz anatomy is a characteristic feature of which type of plants?
- Which photosynthetic adaptation helps aquatic plants utilize dissolved carbon efficiently?
- Why is photorespiration minimal in C4 plants?
- Which plant is a classic example of CAM photosynthesis?
- In CAM plants, malic acid accumulates mainly in:
- Which factor primarily drives the evolution of photosynthetic adaptations in plants?