Q.

In Opuntia, the concentration of organic acid

Moderate

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a

increases during the day.

b

decreases during the day.

c

decreases during night.

d

increases during the day and decreases during night.

answer is 2.

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Detailed Solution

Opuntia undergoes CAM pathway. In Opuntia organic acid is accumulated during night and it is broken down to pyruvic acid during day and the CO2 released in the process is utilised in the Calvin cycle.
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