What is the main adaptive advantage of the C₄ and CAM photosynthesis strategies over the C₃ strategy?
A)They help the plant synthesize glucose efficiently under dry conditions.
B)They allow the plant to fix carbon under conditions of low CO₂.
C)They allow the plant to fix carbon in cool conditions.
D)They make it possible for the plant to use the Calvin cycle at night.

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C₄ and CAM photosynthesis strategies are adaptations that allow plants to efficiently fix carbon and synthesize glucose under dry conditions by minimizing water loss.

What Is the Main Adaptive Advantage of the C₄ and CAM