Photosynthesis in C4 plants is relatively less limited by atmospheric CO2 levels because
Effective pumping of CO2 into bundle sheath cells
Rubisco in C4 plants has higher affinity for CO2
Four carbon acids are the primary initial CO2 fixation products
The primary fixation of CO2 is mediated via PEP carboxylase
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