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If C4 Photosynthesis Prevents Photorespiration, Why Haven?t All Plants Evolved

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If C4 photosynthesis prevents photorespiration, why haven?t all plants evolved to use the C4 pathway?


A) All plants will evolve to be C4 in time.
B) C4 produces some toxic by-products.
C) Only some plants use C4 photosynthesis.
D) C4 is not advantageous in all climates.
E) C4 is advantageous only in high-oxygen habitats.

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