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C4 and CAM are types of photosynthesis that differ from the standard C3 type. In C4 and CAM, the stomata, or air pores, in the leaves only open at night to minimize moisture loss from evaporation. This mechanism is common in very hot or dry climates.

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C4 plants are a type of plant that have adapted to hot and dry environments by using a specialized pathway to minimize water loss during photosynthesis. CAM plants, on the other hand, have evolved a different strategy of fixing carbon dioxide at night when conditions are cooler and storing it for use during the day. Both types of plants have unique adaptations to maximize photosynthetic efficiency in challenging conditions.

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No. Corn is a C4 plant.


Is Maize a CAM plant?

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Is corn c4 plant?

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In C3 plants the conservation of water promotes?

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