alleryWhich 4-carbon compounds made from OAA move into bundle sheath cells?
AGlycolic or glyceric acid
BPyruvic or lactic acid
CMalic or aspartic acid
DCitric or succinic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Malic or aspartic acid
OAA is turned into malic or aspartic acid in the mesophyll, and these carry CO2 to the bundle sheath.
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