Which photosynthetic mode would be most favorable in a desert environment? A) CAM B) C₃ C) C₄ D) Both CAM and C₃ E) CAM, C₃, and C₄

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Plants that are adapted to a desert environment will run the CAM form of photosythesis. C₃ plants are more adapted to cool, moist environments since they do not due well when drought conditions occur. C₄ plants are better suited to the hot dry periods during the growing season due to their ability to avoid photorespiration but they are not able to survive in a desert environment.

Which Photosynthetic Mode Would Be Most Favorable in a Desert