What is the main benefit of C₄ plants compared to C₃ plants?

What is the main benefit of C₄ plants compared to C₃ plants?
  1. They have a special type of leaf anatomy
  2. They tolerate higher temperatures
  3. They have greater productivity of biomass
  4. They are more resistant to disease

Solution

C₄ plants have greater productivity of biomass compared to C₃ plants.

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