I have some personal confusion regarding the adaptiveness of CAM
photosynthesis. It is usually portrayed as a pathway that decreases
photorespiration, and, as such, it is presented an alternative to C-4
photosynthesis. To decrease photorespiration, there should be a mechanism to
decrease [oxygen] in the region of the chloroplasts. I don't see that. It
appears to me that the primary purpose of CAM is water conservation.
Am I missing something here?
Doug Jensen
Berea College
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