CAM Pathways Flashcards
1
Q
What is CAM most and least efficient at?
A
CAM is most efficient at water conservation and least efficient in converting light energy into chemical energy.
2
Q
Which organic acid is stored in the vacuoles of a CAM plant? Also, what is it’s use?
A
PEP carboxylase. It is released during the day into the cytoplasm to fix CO2.
3
Q
When do the stomata of leaves open?
A
Primarily at night, when CO2 is primarily taken up.
4
Q
Are PEP carboxylase and Rubisco operating in CAM plant?
A
yes, they operate in the same cell but seperated in time.
