which plant would be most likely to use the C4 pathway?

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which plant would be most likely to use the C4 pathway?

oak tree, cactus, corn plant, or rose bush.

2007-04-03 16:07:36 · 2 answers · asked by whatsinaname07 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Corn is a C4 plant -

high daytime temps, plenty of sunlight

2007-04-03 16:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cactus, this adaptation is advantageous in hot regions with intense sunlight, where stomata partially close during the day, and it is in such environments that c4 plants evolved and thrive today.

2007-04-03 23:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by ttumdg86 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋