Identify the correct statements in relation to C₄ photosynthesis.

• Kranz anatomy is an essential feature for C₄ plants

• C₄ plants have higher water use efficiency than C₃ plants

• Photorespiration can be minimised when C₃ pathway is in operation

• Conversion of oxaloacetate to malate occurs in the bundle sheath cells

A.

Kranz anatomy is an essential feature for C₄ plants

B.

C₄ plants have higher water use efficiency than C₃ plants

C.

Photorespiration can be minimised when C₃ pathway is in operation

C₄ photosynthesis is the type of biochemical mechanisms (along with C₃ and CAM) of photosynthesis used in carbon fixation. The leaves of C₄ plants contains two types of chloroplasts, i.e., mesophyll chloroplast and bundle sheath chloroplast. This is known as Kranz anatomy. C₄ plants also have higher water use efficiency than C₃ plants. Also, if the C₄ pathway is in operation in plants, the photorespiratory pathway tend to get minimised.