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CAM Photosynthesis Day-Night Cycle

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How CAM plants separate CO2 fixation and the Calvin cycle in time to conserve water.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
Night: stomata openPEP carboxylase fixes CO2 into malateMalate stored in vacuoleDay: stomata closedMalate decarboxylated, releasing CO2Calvin cycle uses light energy and released CO2

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