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In the leaves of `C_(4)`-plants, malic acid formation during `CO_(2)`-fixatino occurs inA. mesophyllB. bundle sheathC. phloemD. epidermis

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The oxalic acid is reduced to malic acid in mesophyll cells, from chloroplast of mesophyll cells the malic acid is transferred to the chloroplast of bundle sheath cells where, it is decarboxylated to form `CO_(2)` and pyruvic acid.


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