What substance is made in the mesophyll cells of CAM plants during the nighttime fixation of CO₂ and then stored in the cell's central vacuole? A)malate B)oxygen C)RuBP D)PEP E)water

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During the nighttime fixation of CO₂ in CAM plants, the mesophyll cells produce malate, which is stored in the cell's central vacuole. This malate can then be used for photosynthesis during the day when the stomata are closed to conserve water.

What Substance Is Made in the Mesophyll Cells of CAM