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CAM Pathway
The CAM pathway is a unique mechanism for carbon fixation in plants that allows them to carry out photosynthesis in arid environments with minimal water loss. By fixing carbon dioxide at night and storing it as malic acid, CAM plants are able to use it during the day to carry out photosynthesis without losing water.…
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C4 Plants
C4 plants have evolved a unique mechanism for carbon fixation that allows them to efficiently produce glucose in hot and dry environments. This mechanism, known as the C4 pathway, involves the spatial separation of carbon dioxide fixation and the Calvin cycle. The C4 pathway provides several ecological advantages to plants, including increased water use efficiency…
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