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Photosynthetic pathway that reduces photorespiration by fixing carbon in four-carbon compounds.

Light-independent reactions that produce glucose from carbon dioxide.

Adaptation in some plants where stomata open at night to reduce water loss.

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Gas absorbed by plants for use in photosynthesis.

The process of converting inorganic carbon dioxide into organic compounds.

Accessory pigments that absorb light and protect chlorophyll.

Process in which ATP is generated using a proton gradient.

Green pigment in plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis.

Primary pigment that participates directly in photosynthesis.