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← Nature & AnimalsWhich adaptation enhances carboxylation efficiency in hot, arid C4 plants?
A)Spatial separation of carbon fixation✓
B)Temporal separation of carbon fixation
C)Increased stomatal density on leaves
D)Reduced photorespiration in mesophyll cells
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Under arid conditions, spatial separation via the C4 pathway concentrates CO2 in bundle sheath cells through PEP carboxylase action, preventing photorespiration by Rubisco. Therefore spatial separation boosts efficiency, rather than temporal techniques like CAM, increased water loss from stomata, or direct photorespiration reduction in mesophyll cells.
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