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Photosynthesis: The Carbon Reactions Part 5 of 6 C4


C4 photosynthesis is an adaptation in certain plants to optimize carbon fixation in hot and arid conditions. These plants, like corn and sugarcane, employ a specialised pathway involving the production of a four-carbon compound. This process enhances water-use efficiency and reduces photorespiration, allowing the plants to thrive in environments with high temperatures and limited water availability. The C4 pathway involves distinct cell types and biochemical reactions, ultimately leading to improved photosynthetic performance in challenging climates.


Video Timestamps:

00:00 Recap carbon reaction Calvin cycle

4:24 Inorganic carbon-concentrating mechanism C4 photosynthetic carbon fixation

12:30 C4 photosynthetic carbon cycle

19:20 Reacrion of C4 photosynthesis

28:34 C4 photosynthesis pathways

33:29 C3 vs C4 photosynthesis

34:15 C4 sub-type photosynthesis

38:43 Karanz-type C4 assimilates CO2 by the concerted action of two different types of cells

41:23 The C4 subtype uses different mechanisms to decarboxylate 4 carbon acid to transport to bundle sheath cells

44:48 Bundle sheath cells and mesophyll cells exhibit anatomical and biochemical differences

49:00 NADP-ME, NAD-ME, PEPCK

49:20 C4 cycle also concentrate co2 in single cells

51:03 Light regulates the activity of the key C4 enzyme

55:20 Photosynthetic assimilation of CO2 in C4 plants require more transport process than in C3 plants


Keywords: C4 photosynthesis, carbon fixation, photosynthesis evolution, plant physiology, biochemistry, Rubisco, photorespiration, carbon concentrating mechanisms, C3 photosynthesis, C4 pathway, CAM photosynthesis, Kranz anatomy, mesophyll cells, bundle sheath cells, PEP carboxylase, malate, aspartate


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Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Fakulti Pertanian, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 Seri Kembangan, Selangor

XPMM+9J Seri Kembangan, Selangor

2.9845517506267742, 101.73803356324866


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