Question

Given below are two statements Statement I: C3 weeds such as Avena fatua, Phalaris minor and Chenopodium album are generally more competitive than C4 weeds especially at higher temperature conditions. Statement II: In C4 weeds photosynthesis occurs via the Calvin - Benson Cycle and the first stable product is phosphoglyceric acid. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

In C4 weeds, photosynthesis occurs via Hatch and Slack cycle and the first stable product is 4 carbon compound i.e. oxaloacetic acid

A Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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