Characteristics | C3 | C4 |
Cell type in which the initial carboxylation reaction occurs | Mesophyll | A |
Number of carbons in the primary CO2 acceptor | B | 3 |
Characteristics | C3 | C4 |
Cell type in which the initial carboxylation reaction occurs | Mesophyll | Mesophyll |
Number of carbons in the primary CO2 acceptor | 5 (RUBP) | 3 (PEP) |